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

Q: What does 隘 (ài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 隘 (ài) means "narrow; mountain pass". with 12 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 隘 stroke by stroke?

隘 has 12 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 隘 and 部?

隘 (ài) and 部 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 隘?

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

Q: What common words use 隘?

Common words containing 隘 include: 狭隘 (xiá ài) — narrow-minded; 关隘 (guān ài) — Strategic pass; barrier; 要隘 (yào ài) — Strategic pass / Narrow pass.

How to Write 隘

The character 隘 (ài) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

隘 is pronounced ài in Mandarin Chinese. It means narrow; mountain pass.

Common Words with 隘

狭隘 xiá ài

narrow-minded

关隘 guān ài

Strategic pass; barrier

要隘 yào ài

Strategic pass / Narrow pass

Example Sentences

他的心胸很狭隘。

tā de xīn xiōng hěn xiá ài

He is very narrow-minded.

这个关隘非常险要。

zhè ge guān ài fēi cháng xiǎn yào

This mountain pass is very strategic and dangerous.

这里是交通要隘。

zhè lǐ shì jiāo tōng yào ài

This is a strategic mountain pass.

Similar Characters

部 bù

郫 pí

郭 guō

Practice Writing 隘 (ài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 隘

What does 隘 (ài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 隘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 隘 and 部?

What mistakes do learners make writing 隘?

What common words use 隘?

How to Write 隘 (ài)