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

Q: What does 害 (hài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 害 (hài) means "Harm / To hurt". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 害 stroke by stroke?

害 has 10 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 害 and 宓?

害 (hài) and 宓 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 害?

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

Q: What common words use 害?

Common words containing 害 include: 害怕 (hài pà) — To be afraid; 害羞 (hài xiū) — Shy; 厉害 (lì hài) — formidable or severe.

How to Write 害

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

害 is pronounced hài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Harm / To hurt.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 害 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 害

害怕 hài pà

To be afraid

害羞 hài xiū

Shy

厉害 lì hài

formidable or severe

Example Sentences

我害怕一个人。

wǒ hài pà yí gè rén

I'm afraid of being alone.

她害羞地笑了。

tā hài xiū dì xiào le

She smiled shyly.

你真厉害！

nǐ zhēn lì hài

You are really amazing!

Similar Characters

宓 mì

宕 dàng

宗 zōng

Practice Writing 害 (hài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 害

What does 害 (hài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 害 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 害 and 宓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 害?

What common words use 害?

How to Write 害 (hài)