Stroke order for 爱

ài
HSK 1HSK 1 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

v
Often used for people, countries, or abstract concepts, expressing strong emotional attachment.
to love; to have deep affection for someone or something
喜爱,对人或事物有深挚的感情。
Words:
疼爱宠爱敬爱爱祖国爱人民
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()()(hěn)(téng)(ài)()(de)(hái)(zi)
    Mom loves her child very much.
  2. ()(jìng)(ài)()(de)(lǎo)(shī)
    He respects and loves his teacher.
v
Used for hobbies, activities, or things, indicating personal preference.
to like; to enjoy
喜好。
Words:
喜爱爱游泳爱健身爱运动爱玩儿
Sentences:
  1. ()(ài)(wánr)(diàn)()(yóu)()
    She enjoys playing video games.
  2. ()()(ài)(yóu)(yǒng)
    I like swimming.
v
Emphasizes care and preservation, often for objects, groups, or resources.
to cherish; to protect
爱惜;爱护。
Words:
爱公物爱集体爱护爱惜珍爱
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(mén)(yào)(ài)()(gōng)()
    We should protect public property.
  2. ()(zhēn)(ài)(zhè)(běn)(jiù)(shū)
    He cherishes this old book.
v
Describes habitual or frequent behaviors, usually with a negative or neutral connotation.
to tend to; to be prone to
常常发生某种行为;容易发生某种变化(通常是说话人主观上不愿发生的)。
Words:
爱哭爱笑爱生气
Sentences:
  1. (zhè)(ge)(xiǎo)(hái)(ài)()
    This child tends to cry a lot.
  2. ()(ài)(shēng)()(suǒ)()(péng)(yǒu)()(duō)
    She is prone to getting angry, so she doesn't have many friends.

Writing & Component

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Stroke Count10
Strokes丿丶丶丿丶㇇一丿㇇㇏

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