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欸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
欸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
欸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
欸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
欸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

欸 Stroke Order — How to Write 欸

Stroke Order

欸 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 欠, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

欸 Radical and Character Components

Components:矣欠

Radical: 欠 + 7 more strokes

欸 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • ǎi
  • ēi
  • éi
  • ěi
  • èi

Meanings of 欸 in Chinese

1

ǎi欸

An onomatopoeic word, specifically referring to the sound of oars rowing, often in the phrase '欸乃' (ǎi nǎi).
小船歌着波浪，摇出静静的欸乃声。一派闲适的湖光山色
The small boat sang with the waves, rowing out a quiet sound of oars. A scene of leisurely lake and mountain scenery.
2

ēi欸

An interjection, used to call someone or get their attention, similar to 'Hey' or 'Excuse me'.
欸，你看！那里有只猫！
Hey, look! There's a cat over there!
3

éi欸

An exclamation of surprise or bewilderment, similar to 'Hey!' or 'Oh!'
欸，你不是说今天有空吗？
Hey, didn't you say you were free today?
4

ěi欸

An interjection expressing mild disapproval or disagreement.
欸，你这样说就不对了。
Hey, what you're saying isn't right.
5

èi欸

An interjection indicating a response or agreement, similar to 'Hey' or 'Yes'.
欸，我这就过去！
Hey, I'm coming right over!

Common Words and Phrases with 欸

1
ǎi欸nǎi乃
the creak of an oar (sound of rowing a boat)
渔夫在湖中摇橹，欸乃声回荡在宁静的水面上
The fisherman rowed his boat in the lake, and the rhythmic creak of the oars echoed across the tranquil water.

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Questions about 欸

What does 欸 mean in Chinese?

欸 (ǎi) means “An onomatopoeic word” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 欸?

欸 has 5 pronunciations: ǎi, ēi, éi, ěi, èi.

How many strokes does 欸 have?

欸 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 欸?

欸 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 欠. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 欸?

The radical of 欸 is 欠.