亥 (hài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 亥 (hài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 亥 (hài) means "the 12th Earthly Branch (representing the pig)". with 6 strokes and the radical 亠.

Q: How do you write 亥 stroke by stroke?

亥 has 6 strokes. The radical is 亠. 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 亥 and 㐬?

亥 (hài) and 㐬 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 亥?

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

Q: What common words use 亥?

Common words containing 亥 include: 亥时 (hài shí) — the period from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; 辛亥革命 (xīn hài gé mìng) — The Xinhai Revolution (1911).; 亥年 (hài nián) — Year of the Pig.

How to Write 亥

The character 亥 (hài) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亠 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

亥 is pronounced hài in Mandarin Chinese. It means the 12th Earthly Branch (representing the pig).

Common Words with 亥

亥时 hài shí

the period from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

辛亥革命 xīn hài gé mìng

The Xinhai Revolution (1911).

亥年 hài nián

Year of the Pig

Example Sentences

亥时是晚上九点。

hài shí shì wǎn shàng jiǔ diǎn

Haishi starts at 9 p.m.

老师讲了辛亥革命。

lǎo shī jiǎng le xīn hài gé mìng

The teacher talked about the Xinhai Revolution.

他的属相是亥猪。

tā de shǔ xiāng shì hài zhū

His Chinese zodiac sign is the Pig.

Similar Characters

㐬 liú

㐭 lǐn

亢 kàng

Practice Writing 亥 (hài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 亥

What does 亥 (hài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 亥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 亥 and 㐬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 亥?

What common words use 亥?

How to Write 亥 (hài)