额 (é) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 额 (é) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 额 (é) means "Forehead; amount". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 15 strokes and the radical 页.

Q: How do you write 额 stroke by stroke?

额 has 15 strokes. The radical is 页. 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 额 and 颐?

额 (é) and 颐 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 额?

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

Q: What common words use 额?

Common words containing 额 include: 额头 (é tóu) — Forehead; 名额 (míng é) — quota; number of people; 余额 (yú é) — balance (of an account).

How to Write 额

The character 额 (é) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 页 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

额 is pronounced é in Mandarin Chinese. It means Forehead; amount.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 额 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 额

额头 é tóu

Forehead

名额 míng é

quota; number of people

余额 yú é

balance (of an account)

Example Sentences

他的额头很高。

tā de é tóu hěn gāo

He has a high forehead.

比赛名额有限。

bǐ sài míng é yǒu xiàn

The number of spots for the competition is limited.

银行卡余额不足。

yín háng kǎ yú é bù zú

Insufficient balance on the bank card.

Similar Characters

颐 yí

频 pín

颓 tuí

Practice Writing 额 (é)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 额

What does 额 (é) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 额 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 额 and 颐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 额?

What common words use 额?

How to Write 额 (é)