HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
哀 — sorrow
- Reading
- āi
- Meaning
- sorrow; grief; pity
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
哀 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is āi and it means sorrow; grief; pity. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
哀 appears in everyday chinese words such as 哀求 (entreat, implore), 悲哀 (sorrowful, mournful,悲哀) and 喜怒哀乐 (joy, anger, sorrow, delight).
Chinese words containing 哀
Frequently asked questions
What does 哀 mean in Chinese?
哀 means sorrow; grief; pity in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 哀 read?
哀 is read āi. Reading it inside real words — 哀求 and 悲哀 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 哀 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 哀 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 哀 in a word?
A common word containing 哀 is 哀求 (āi qiú) — "entreat, implore". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 哀 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 哀 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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