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

Q: What does 氦 (hài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 氦 (hài) means "Helium". with 10 strokes and the radical 气.

Q: How do you write 氦 stroke by stroke?

氦 has 10 strokes. The radical is 气. 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 氦 and 氛?

氦 (hài) and 氛 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 氦?

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

Q: What common words use 氦?

Common words containing 氦 include: 氦气 (hài qì) — Helium gas; 氦气球 (hài qì qiú) — Helium balloon; 氦星 (hài xīng) — Helium star.

How to Write 氦

The character 氦 (hài) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 气 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

氦 is pronounced hài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Helium.

Common Words with 氦

氦气 hài qì

Helium gas

氦气球 hài qì qiú

Helium balloon

氦星 hài xīng

Helium star

Example Sentences

氦气可以充气球。

hài qì kě yǐ chōng qì qiú

Helium can be used to inflate balloons.

氦气球飞上了天。

hài qì qiú fēi shàng le tiān

The helium balloon flew up into the sky.

科学家发现了氦星。

kē xué jiā fā xiàn le hài xīng

Scientists discovered a helium star.

Similar Characters

氛 fēn

氜 yáng

氟 fú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 氦

What does 氦 (hài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 氦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 氦 and 氛?

What mistakes do learners make writing 氦?

What common words use 氦?

How to Write 氦 (hài)