哉 (zāi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 哉 (zāi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 哉 (zāi) means "(exclamatory particle)". with 9 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 哉 stroke by stroke?

哉 has 9 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 哉 and 君?

哉 (zāi) and 君 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 哉?

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 哉?

Common words containing 哉 include: 悠哉 (yōu zāi) — leisurely and carefree; 快哉 (kuài zāi) — How delightful!; 善哉 (shàn zāi) — wonderful; (Buddhist) Amitabha.

How to Write 哉

The character 哉 (zāi) is written with 9 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

哉 is pronounced zāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means (exclamatory particle).

Common Words with 哉

悠哉 yōu zāi

leisurely and carefree

快哉 kuài zāi

How delightful!

善哉 shàn zāi

wonderful; (Buddhist) Amitabha

Example Sentences

他过得很悠哉。

tā guò dé hěn yōu zāi

He lives a very leisurely life.

真是快哉！

zhēn shì kuài zāi

How delightful!

善哉，善哉。

shàn zāi shàn zāi

Very good, very good.

Similar Characters

君 jūn

吝 lìn

吞 tūn

Practice Writing 哉 (zāi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 哉

What does 哉 (zāi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 哉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 哉 and 君?

What mistakes do learners make writing 哉?

What common words use 哉?

How to Write 哉 (zāi)