How many strokes does 爱 have?

爱 (ai4), meaning "love" has 10 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 爱 in Chinese?

Write 爱 (ai4), meaning "love" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 10 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 爱 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 爱, then trace each stroke in order, and finally repeat the character in short review sessions. QuShiZi is designed for this lookup-then-practice flow.

Hanzi stroke order

爱 stroke order (ai4)

爱

Pinyin: ai4Meaning: love10 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (10 strokes)

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How to write 爱

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 爱. This page breaks the character into 10 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: ai4. Meaning: love.

Example words

爱好 · ai4 hao4 · hobby
可爱 · ke3 ai4 · cute

Use the stroke cards above to check the order, then practice in the app for animated writing demos, voice-first lookup, pinyin support, and quick review.

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