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àiㄞˋ

10 strokes · Traditional:

to love; to be fond of; to like; affection

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Stroke order — 10 strokes, step by step

Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.

Common words with 爱

WordPinyinMeaning
àito love; to be fond of; to like; affection
爱好ài hàoto like; to be fond of; to take pleasure in; to be keen on; interest; hobby
可爱kě àiadorable; cute
爱情ài qíngromance; love (romantic)
爱护ài hùto cherish; to treasure
爱惜ài xīto cherish; to treasure
爱心ài xīncompassion; kindness
敬爱jìng àito respect and love; to hold in high esteem

FAQ

How many strokes does 爱 have?

爱 has 10 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.

What is the pinyin of 爱?

The pinyin for 爱 is ài. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄞˋ.

What does 爱 mean in Chinese?

爱 means: to love; to be fond of; to like; affection. It appears in common words such as 爱、爱好、可爱.

What is the traditional form of 爱?

The traditional form of 爱 is 愛.

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