hāi ㄏㄞ kat1 HSK 5

  • sound of sighing
  • (interjection expressing surprise, sorrow, regret, disappointment etc) oh
  • damn
  • wow

ㄎㄜˊ kat1

  • cough

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 咳 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我咳嗽。 I have a cough.
  • 你咳嗽嗎? Do you have a cough?
  • 你咳嗽吗? Do you have any coughing?
  • 我咳出了血。 I coughed up blood.
  • 你有止咳藥嗎? Do you have any cough medicine?

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