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

Q: What does 碍 (ài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 碍 (ài) means "To hinder or obstruct". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 碍 stroke by stroke?

碍 has 13 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 碍 and 砦?

碍 (ài) and 砦 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 碍?

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

Q: What common words use 碍?

Common words containing 碍 include: 障碍 (zhàng ài) — obstacle; barrier; 碍事 (ài shì) — To be in the way; 妨碍 (fáng ài) — to obstruct; to hinder.

How to Write 碍

The character 碍 (ài) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

碍 is pronounced ài in Mandarin Chinese. It means To hinder or obstruct.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 碍 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 碍

障碍 zhàng ài

obstacle; barrier

碍事 ài shì

To be in the way

妨碍 fáng ài

to obstruct; to hinder

Example Sentences

路上有很多障碍。

lù shàng yǒu hěn duō zhàng ài

There are many obstacles on the road.

别在这里碍事。

bié zài zhè lǐ ài shì

Don't get in the way here.

请不要妨碍我。

qǐng bú yào fáng ài wǒ

Please don't get in my way.

Similar Characters

砦 zhài

硅 guī

硇 náo

Practice Writing 碍 (ài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 碍

What does 碍 (ài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 碍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 碍 and 砦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 碍?

What common words use 碍?

How to Write 碍 (ài)