(āi)

Meaning:

alas; exclamation of surprise or pain

HSK 4
Frequency: #1058
Pinyin: āi
Strokes: 10
Radical:

How to Write - 10 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "唉" in Chinese

The Chinese character (āi) means "alas; exclamation of surprise or pain". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 唉 include: 唉唉, 唉唉.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

📜 Etymology

Type: Phono-semantic

Origin: mouth

Semantic component:

Phonetic component:

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "唉"?
The pinyin is āi
How many strokes does "唉" have?
It has 10 strokes
What does "唉" mean?
alas; exclamation of surprise or pain
What is the radical of "唉"?
The radical is "口"