Āi oi1

āi oi1

  • (bound form) sorrow; grief; pity
  • (bound form) to grieve for; to pity; to lament; to condole

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 哀 (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

  • 哀莫大于心死 Nothing is more sad than stupidity and apathy.
  • 湯姆正在哀悼。 Tom is in mourning.
  • 她的眼神里充满了悲哀。 Her eyes were full of sadness.
  • 寡妇为她的丈夫哀悼了很久。 The widow mourned for her husband for a long time.
  • 俄罗斯对在人质事件中牺牲的人们表示哀悼。 Russia expresses regret for those lost in the hostage incident.

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