爱 (ài): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Liking and Preference

In words like 可爱 and 喜爱, 爱 (ài) expresses liking, preference, or fondness for someone or something.

HSK 3

Romantic and Family Love

In words like 爱情 and 亲爱, 爱 (ài) refers to romantic love or close family affection.

HSK 4

ài爱

qíng情

romantic love

HSK 5

liàn恋

ài爱

love

HSK 5

qīn亲

ài爱

dear; beloved

HSK 3.0 · L3

ài爱

ren人

spouse (PRC)

Care and Cherishing

In words like 爱心 and 爱护, 爱 (ài) conveys caring for, cherishing, or treasuring someone or something.

HSK 5

ài爱

xīn心

compassion; kindness; consideration

HSK 5

ài爱

xī惜

value; cherish; treasure

HSK 5

ài爱

hù护

care; cherish; take good care of

HSK 5

téng疼

ài爱

be very fond of; love dearly

爱 (ài): To love — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 爱

Stroke Order Diagrams 爱

Character Breakdown

Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 爱

How to Use 爱

Liking and Preference

HSK Vocabulary: 爱

Example Sentences

HSK Level 1

Same Sound

Same Radical

Romantic and Family Love

Care and Cherishing

Related Characters

HSK Level 1

Same Sound

Same Radical