娭 (āi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 娭 (āi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 娭 (āi) means "grandmother (dialect); to play". with 10 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 娭 stroke by stroke?

娭 has 10 strokes. The radical is 女. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 娭 and 妮?

娭 (āi) and 妮 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 娭?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 女. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 娭?

Common words containing 娭 include: 娭毑 (āi jiě) — grandmother (dialect, especially in Hunan); 娭姆 (āi mǔ) — grandmother (dialect); elderly woman; 娭戏 (āi xì) — to play; to frolic.

How to Write 娭

The character 娭 (āi) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

娭 is pronounced āi in Mandarin Chinese. It means grandmother (dialect); to play.

Common Words with 娭

娭毑 āi jiě

grandmother (dialect, especially in Hunan)

娭姆 āi mǔ

grandmother (dialect); elderly woman

娭戏 āi xì

to play; to frolic

Example Sentences

娭毑在喝茶。

āi jiě zài hē chá

Grandmother is drinking tea.

娭姆很慈祥。

āi mǔ hěn cí xiáng

The grandmother is very kind.

孩子们在娭戏。

hái zi men zài āi xì

The children are playing.

Similar Characters

妮 nī

妯 zhóu

妲 dá

Practice Writing 娭 (āi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 娭

What does 娭 (āi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 娭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 娭 and 妮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 娭?

What common words use 娭?

How to Write 娭 (āi)