暧 (ài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 暧 (ài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 暧 (ài) means "dim; obscure; ambiguous". with 14 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 暧 stroke by stroke?

暧 has 14 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 暧 and 㬎?

暧 (ài) and 㬎 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 暧?

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

Q: What common words use 暧?

Common words containing 暧 include: 暧昧 (ài mèi) — ambiguous; shady; dubious; 暧暧 (ài ài) — dim; faint; hazy; 暧然 (ài rán) — dimly; obscurely.

How to Write 暧

The character 暧 (ài) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

暧 is pronounced ài in Mandarin Chinese. It means dim; obscure; ambiguous.

Common Words with 暧

暧昧 ài mèi

ambiguous; shady; dubious

暧暧 ài ài

dim; faint; hazy

暧然 ài rán

dimly; obscurely

Example Sentences

他们的关系很暧昧。

tā men de guān xì hěn ài mèi

Their relationship is ambiguous.

远处的灯火暧暧。

yuǎn chù de dēng huǒ ài ài

The distant lights were faint.

景色暧然可见。

jǐng sè ài rán kě jiàn

The scenery is dimly visible.

Similar Characters

㬎 xiǎn

晬 zuì

普 pǔ

Practice Writing 暧 (ài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 暧

What does 暧 (ài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 暧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 暧 and 㬎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 暧?

What common words use 暧?

How to Write 暧 (ài)