Everyday characterShape

爱

ài

love

Frequency
#394Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

爫clawShape冖coverShape友not in the course yetMeaning爱love

Simplified from 愛; the old form had 心 heart inside

Shape Parts match by shape only.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Words 3

  • 爱àiloveHSK 1 Estimated
  • 爱好àihàohobbyHSK 3 Estimated
  • 可爱kě'àicuteHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 2

Characters with a dotted underline are not in the course yet.