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嗳 Stroke Order — How to Write 嗳

Stroke Order

嗳 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, 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.

嗳 Radical and Character Components

Components:口爱

嗳 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 爱 indicates the sound.

Radical: 口 + 10 more strokes

嗳 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • ǎi
  • ài
  • āi

Meanings of 嗳 in Chinese

1

ǎi嗳

Interjection, expressing denial or disagreement.
嗳,别这样说!
Oh, come on, don't say that!
2

ài嗳

An interjection expressing regret, annoyance, or disappointment.
嗳,我怎么把这件事给忘了!
Oh, how could I have forgotten about this!
3

āi嗳

An interjection similar to '哎', used to express surprise, a sudden realization, or to call someone's attention.
嗳,你终于来了!我们等你很久了。
Hey, you're finally here! We've been waiting for you for a long time.

Common Words and Phrases with 嗳

1
ǎi嗳suān酸
gastric acid wells up to the mouth; acid regurgitation
我最近经常嗳酸,可能是因为晚餐吃得太饱了。
I've been experiencing acid reflux frequently lately, probably because I ate too much for dinner.

More words with 嗳

  • ài嗳qì气burp, belch

Idioms with 嗳

  • ài嗳shēng声tàn叹qì气to sigh and groan in distress

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Questions about 嗳

What does 嗳 mean in Chinese?

嗳 (ǎi) means “Interjection” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 嗳?

嗳 has 3 pronunciations: ǎi, ài, āi.

How many strokes does 嗳 have?

嗳 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 嗳?

嗳 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 嗳?

The radical of 嗳 is 口, and 嗳 is a phono-semantic compound.

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