霭 (ǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 霭 (ǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 霭 (ǎi) means "Mist or haze". with 19 strokes and the radical 雨.

Q: How do you write 霭 stroke by stroke?

霭 has 19 strokes. The radical is 雨. 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 霭 and 霜?

霭 (ǎi) and 霜 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 霭?

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

Q: What common words use 霭?

Common words containing 霭 include: 暮霭 (mù ǎi) — evening mist; evening haze; 烟霭 (yān ǎi) — mist; haze; fog; 云霭 (yún ǎi) — Mist or cloud haze..

How to Write 霭

The character 霭 (ǎi) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 雨 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

霭 is pronounced ǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mist or haze.

Common Words with 霭

暮霭 mù ǎi

evening mist; evening haze

烟霭 yān ǎi

mist; haze; fog

云霭 yún ǎi

Mist or cloud haze.

Example Sentences

暮霭笼罩着山林。

mù ǎi lǒng zhào zhe shān lín

Evening mist shrouded the mountains and forests.

湖面上有一层烟霭。

hú miàn shàng yǒu yī céng yān ǎi

There is a layer of mist on the lake.

云霭在山间飘动。

yún ǎi zài shān jiān piāo dòng

Mist floats among the mountains.

Similar Characters

霜 shuāng

霝 líng

霞 xiá

Practice Writing 霭 (ǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 霭

What does 霭 (ǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 霭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 霭 and 霜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 霭?

What common words use 霭?

How to Write 霭 (ǎi)