呆 (dāi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 呆 (dāi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 呆 (dāi) means "dull; blank; to stay". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 呆 stroke by stroke?

呆 has 7 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 呆 and 卟?

呆 (dāi) and 卟 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 呆?

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

Q: What common words use 呆?

Common words containing 呆 include: 发呆 (fā dāi) — To stare blankly; to daze; 呆子 (dāi zi) — fool; idiot; 吓呆 (xià dāi) — to be stunned with fear.

How to Write 呆

The character 呆 (dāi) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

呆 is pronounced dāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means dull; blank; to stay.

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

Common Words with 呆

发呆 fā dāi

To stare blankly; to daze

呆子 dāi zi

fool; idiot

吓呆 xià dāi

to be stunned with fear

Example Sentences

你为什么在发呆？

nǐ wèi shén me zài fā dāi

Why are you staring blankly?

他真是个书呆子。

tā zhēn shì gè shū dāi zi

He is such a nerd.

那个消息让他吓呆了。

nà ge xiāo xī ràng tā xià dāi le

That news stunned him.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 呆 (dāi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 呆

What does 呆 (dāi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 呆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 呆 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 呆?

What common words use 呆?

How to Write 呆 (dāi)