亥
Meaning:
12th terrestrial branch; used in transliterations
HSK 2
Frequency:
#155
Pinyin:
hài
Strokes:
6
Radical:
亠
How to Write 亥 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "亥" in Chinese
The Chinese character 亥 (hài) means "12th terrestrial branch; used in transliterations". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 亥 include: 丁亥, 乙亥, 亥时.
📚 Words and Phrases with 亥
Common words containing this character
丁亥
twenty-fourth year D12 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 2007 or 2067
HSK 2
乙亥
twelfth year B12 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 1995 or 2055
HSK 2
亥时
9-11 pm (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times)
HSK 2
亥猪
Year 12, year of the Boar (e.g. 2007)
HSK 2
己亥
thirty-sixth year F12 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 1959 or 2019
HSK 2
癸亥
sixtieth year J12 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 1983 or 2043
HSK 2
辛亥
forty-eighth year H12 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 1971 or 2031
HSK 2
俄亥俄
Ohio
HSK 3
俄亥俄州
Ohio
HSK 4
辛亥革命
Xinhai Revolution (1911), which ended the Qing Dynasty
HSK 4
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "亥"?
- The pinyin is hài
- How many strokes does "亥" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "亥" mean?
- 12th terrestrial branch; used in transliterations
- What is the radical of "亥"?
- The radical is "亠"