(āi)

Meaning:

interjection of surprise

HSK 4
Frequency: #1022
Pinyin: āi
Strokes: 8
Radical:

How to Write - 8 Strokes

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About "哎" in Chinese

The Chinese character (āi) means "interjection of surprise". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 哎 include: 哎呀, 哎呦.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

📜 Etymology

Type: Phono-semantic

Origin: mouth

Semantic component:

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "哎"?
The pinyin is āi
How many strokes does "哎" have?
It has 8 strokes
What does "哎" mean?
interjection of surprise
What is the radical of "哎"?
The radical is "口"