HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
爱 — love
- Reading
- ài
- Meaning
- love
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
爱 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is ài and it means love. 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.
爱 appears in everyday chinese words such as 爱 (love; to love), 爱好 (hobby, interest; to like) and 可爱 (cute; lovely).
Chinese words containing 爱
Frequently asked questions
What does 爱 mean in Chinese?
爱 means love in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 爱 read?
爱 is read ài. Reading it inside real words — 爱 and 爱好 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 爱 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 爱 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 爱 in a word?
A common word containing 爱 is 爱 (ài) — "love; to love". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 爱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 爱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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