Angstrom or Ångström, unit of length equal to 10^-10 meters
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #6761, Hard
埃
āi
phonetic ai or e
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #6761, Hard
埃
āi
abbr. for Egypt 埃及[Ai1 ji2]
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #6761, Hard
āi(ai1) T1
1fine dust; dirt; Angstrom
2dust
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March 24, 2026
埃āi(ai1)
The character 埃 (āi) primarily refers to fine dust or dirt, often used in contexts related to cleanliness or environmental conditions. It is also a unit of measurement, the Angstrom, which is equal to 10^-10 meters, commonly used in fields like physics and chemistry to describe atomic and molecular dimensions.
Strokes10Radical土Frequency#6761DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, cleanliness is highly valued, and the concept of dust (埃) often comes up in discussions about health and hygiene, especially in urban environments with pollution.
Memory Tip
Imagine a dust storm (埃) blowing through the air, casting a fine layer of dirt all around. The sound 'āi' rhymes with 'eye', as if you were squinting through the dust to see clearly. The character combines the radical for earth (土) with a phonetic component, emphasizing its connection to things found on the ground.
Meanings of 埃
āi(ai1)
1fine dust; dirt; Angstrom
2dust
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埃Simplified
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土Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 埃
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a dust storm (埃) blowing through the air, casting a fine layer of dirt all around. The sound 'āi' rhymes with 'eye', as if you were squinting through the dust to see clearly. The character combines the radical for earth (土) with a phonetic component, emphasizing its connection to things found on the ground.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 埃 with other similar-sounding characters. It is generally used in more formal or technical contexts, especially when discussing measurements. Common collocations include 埃及 (Egypt) and other phrases related to dust or measurement.
HSK Study Tips
While 埃 is not part of the standard HSK curriculum, understanding its usage in scientific contexts can be beneficial for advanced learners. Students should focus on recognizing it in both everyday language and technical discussions related to science.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, cleanliness is highly valued, and the concept of dust (埃) often comes up in discussions about health and hygiene, especially in urban environments with pollution.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 埃 with similar characters like 碎 (suì) which means 'broken' or 'shattered'. Remember, 埃 specifically relates to dust or fine particles, not physical damage.
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Grammar Patterns of 埃
埃 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____勒里的归来可以驱散一些抑郁的情绪。
Ellery's return will help to chase away some of the gloom.
Example Sentences for 埃 (10)
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1
埃勒里的归来可以驱散一些抑郁的情绪。
āi lè lǐ de guī lái kě yǐ qū sàn yī xiē yì yù de qíng xù。
Ellery's return will help to chase away some of the gloom.
2
类似劳埃德保险公司的那些丑闻令伦敦名声扫地。
lèi sì láo āi dé bǎo xiǎn gōng sī de nà xiē chǒu wén líng lún dūn míng shēng sǎo dì。
The City's reputation has been sullied by scandals like those at Lloyd's.
3
托尼微笑着举起杯子。“为你干一杯，埃米。”
tuō ní wēi xiào zháo jǔ qǐ bēi zǐ。“ 。“ wéi nǐ gān yī， bēi ，。”
Tony smiled and lifted his glass. "Here's to you, Amy."
Amy felt the colour rising in her cheeks at the thought.
8
一到达埃尔金，一日游的游客就参观了一些当地的风景名胜。
yī dào dá āi ěr jīn， ， yī rì yóu de yóu kè jiù cān guān le yī xiē dāng dì de fēng jǐng míng。
Once at Elgin day-trippers visit a number of local sights.
9
她因在百老汇出演了一部诺埃尔·科沃德的戏一炮而红。
tā yīn zài bǎi lǎo huì chū yǎn le yī bù nuò āi ěr· · kē wò dé de xì yī páo ér。
She shot to stardom on Broadway in a Noel Coward play.
10
他轻松战胜了星期六击败厄尼·埃尔斯的加西亚。
tā qīng sōng zhàn shèng le xīng qī liù jī bài è ní· · āi ěr sī de jiā xī。
He easily overcame Garcia, Saturday's conqueror of Ernie Els.
Cultural Notes for 埃
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, cleanliness is highly valued, and the concept of dust (埃) often comes up in discussions about health and hygiene, especially in urban environments with pollution.
Word Family of 埃
Words Containing This Character13
埃āidust
埃及Egypt
埃文Evan
苏维埃Soviet (council)蘇維埃
埃塞俄比亚Ethiopia埃塞俄比亞
劳埃德Lloyd (name)勞埃德
皮埃尔Pierre (name)皮埃爾
埃因霍温Eindhoven (city in the Netherlands)埃因霍溫
尘埃dust塵埃
埃德Ed (name - Eduard)
埃弗顿Everton soccer team埃弗頓
埃文斯Evans
埃米尔Amir埃米爾
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Frequently Asked Questions about 埃
In everyday language, 埃 refers to fine dust or dirt, often in contexts of cleanliness.
In science, 埃 is used as a unit of length (Angstrom), particularly in physics and chemistry.
It is not commonly used in everyday spoken Mandarin unless discussing specific topics like cleanliness or scientific measurements.
