How to Write 爱 (ài) in Chinese
Stroke order animation, 10-step breakdown, and a printable tracing worksheet for the character 爱.
Key facts
- Character
- 爱
- Pinyin
- ài (tone marks) · ai (plain)
- Strokes
- 10
- Written in
- Standard (simplified) Chinese, mainland stroke order
Watch the animation, study each numbered stroke below, then print the tracing sheet to practice by hand. Correct stroke order makes your handwriting faster, neater, and easier to memorize.
Step-by-step stroke breakdown (10 strokes)
Printable practice sheet for 爱
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes does 爱 have?
The Chinese character 爱 (ài) is written with 10 strokes. The correct stroke order is shown step by step above.
What is the pinyin of 爱?
The pinyin of 爱 is "ài" (ai without tone marks).
How do you write 爱 in Chinese?
Write 爱 by following the 10-step stroke order animation on this page, then practice with the printable tracing worksheet. Each stroke is numbered and drawn in the standard order used in mainland China.