ài

to love; to like; to be fond of

HSK 1 #394

Character data

HSK 1
Frequency 394th character
Radical ⽖ (87.6)
Strokes 10
Index # 1987
TRADITIONAL

Definitions

爱 ài
  1. 1. to love
  2. 2. to like
  3. 3. to be fond of
  4. 4. affection
  5. 5. to be inclined (to do sth)
  6. 6. to tend to (happen)

Stroke order

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Words containing 爱

Word Meaning
cute; lovely; adorable
hobby; interest; to like
love (romantic); romance
dear; beloved; darling
(romantic) love; in love; to have an affair
to love ardently; to adore
compassion; kindness; care for others
to take care of; to cherish; to love and protect
to love dearly
to cherish; to treasure; to use sparingly
to love and respect; love and respect
love it so much you can’t put it down
to fall in love with; to be in love with
to make love
Ireland
sex; lovemaking
to love each other
spouse (PRC); lover (non-PRC)
to like; to be fond of; favorite
Edward; Édouard (name)
the river of love
beloved
fan; enthusiast; lover (of art, sports etc)
Albert Einstein, famous physicist
true love
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