海 (hǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 海 (hǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 海 (hǎi) means "sea / ocean". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 海 stroke by stroke?

海 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 海 and 沫?

海 (hǎi) and 沫 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 海?

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

Q: What common words use 海?

Common words containing 海 include: 海边 (hǎi biān) — Seaside / Beach; 海鲜 (hǎi xiān) — Seafood; 大海 (dà hǎi) — The sea.

How to Write 海

The character 海 (hǎi) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

海 is pronounced hǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means sea / ocean.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 海 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 海

海边 hǎi biān

Seaside / Beach

海鲜 hǎi xiān

Seafood

大海 dà hǎi

The sea

Example Sentences

我喜欢去海边。

wǒ xǐ huān qù hǎi biān

I like going to the beach.

这里的海鲜很好吃。

zhè lǐ de hǎi xiān hěn hǎo chī

The seafood here is delicious.

大海是蓝色的。

dà hǎi shì lán sè de

The sea is blue.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

Practice Writing 海 (hǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 海

What does 海 (hǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 海 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 海 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 海?

What common words use 海?

How to Write 海 (hǎi)