How to write 愛
Traditional Chineseàilove13 strokes
愛 (ài) means “love” and is written in 13 strokes. This is the traditional form, used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore is 爱.
Stroke order, step by step
The red stroke is the one to write next; the dot shows where it starts.
Now write it yourself
Trace over the outline with your finger, a stylus or the mouse. Each stroke is checked as you draw it.
Remember it, don't just copy it
Ink a Day brings 愛 back tomorrow to write from memory, then again just before you'd forget it. Five minutes a day.
Practice HSK 1 essentials dailyWords with 愛
愛 is also used in Japanese, where it is read あい; stroke order can differ slightly between the two. See 愛 in Japanese.