How to Write 爱
The character 爱 (ài) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 爫 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
爱 is pronounced ài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Love.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 爱 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 爱
爱好
ài hào
Hobby / Interest
可爱
kě ài
cute; lovely
爱人
ài rén
Spouse / Husband or wife
Example Sentences
我的爱好是看书。
wǒ de ài hào shì kàn shū
My hobby is reading.
他很可爱。
tā hěn kě ài
He is very cute.
我的爱人是老师。
wǒ de ài rén shì lǎo shī
My spouse is a teacher.
Practice Writing 爱 (ài)
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