孩 (hái) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 孩 (hái) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 孩 (hái) means "Child.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 子.

Q: How do you write 孩 stroke by stroke?

孩 has 9 strokes. The radical is 子. 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 孩 and 孚?

孩 (hái) and 孚 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 孩?

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

Q: What common words use 孩?

Common words containing 孩 include: 孩子 (hái zi) — Child.; 男孩 (nán hái) — Boy; 女孩 (nǚ hái) — girl.

How to Write 孩

The character 孩 (hái) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 子 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

孩 is pronounced hái in Mandarin Chinese. It means Child..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 孩 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 孩

孩子 hái zi

Child.

男孩 nán hái

Boy

女孩 nǚ hái

girl

Example Sentences

那个孩子很可爱。

nà ge hái zi hěn kě ài

That child is very cute.

他是一个小男孩。

tā shì yí gè xiǎo nán hái

He is a little boy.

那个女孩在唱歌。

nà ge nǚ hái zài chàng gē

That girl is singing.

Similar Characters

孚 fú

孛 bèi

孜 zī

Practice Writing 孩 (hái)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 孩

What does 孩 (hái) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 孩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 孩 and 孚?

What mistakes do learners make writing 孩?

What common words use 孩?

How to Write 孩 (hái)