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

Q: What does 嗐 (hài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嗐 (hài) means "Alas; oh (interjection of regret or surprise)". with 13 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 嗐 stroke by stroke?

嗐 has 13 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 嗐 and 㕡?

嗐 (hài) and 㕡 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 嗐?

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 嗐?

Common words containing 嗐 include: 嗐 (hài) — Alas; oh (interjection of regret or surprise).

How to Write 嗐

The character 嗐 (hài) is written with 13 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

嗐 is pronounced hài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Alas; oh (interjection of regret or surprise).

Common Words with 嗐

嗐 hài

Alas; oh (interjection of regret or surprise)

Example Sentences

嗐，别提那件事了。

hài bié tí nà jiàn shì le

Oh, don't mention that matter.

嗐，我把这事忘了。

hài wǒ bǎ zhè shì wàng le

Oh, I forgot about this.

嗐，真没办法。

hài zhēn méi bàn fǎ

Alas, there's really no way.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

唪 fěng

唫 jìn

Practice Writing 嗐 (hài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嗐

What does 嗐 (hài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嗐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嗐 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嗐?

What common words use 嗐?

How to Write 嗐 (hài)