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March 24, 2026
嫒(嬡)ài(ai4)
The character 嫒 (ài) is an honorific term used to refer to one's daughter or to another person's daughter with respect. It is often used in formal situations or when speaking about someone else's child, emphasizing the speaker's respect and affection.
Strokes13Radical女Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the family unit is highly valued, and using honorifics like 嫒 reflects the importance of respect within familial relationships. It highlights the cultural emphasis on honoring one's children and those of others.
Memory Tip
Imagine a loving parent holding their daughter close, with the character 嫒 resembling a parent embracing a child. The pronunciation 'ài' sounds like 'I' referring to one's own beloved daughter, creating a personal connection.
Meanings of 嫒
ài(ai4)
1one's daughter (honorific)
2your daughter (honorific)
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About 嫒
嫒Simplified
嬡Traditional
13Strokes
女Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a loving parent holding their daughter close, with the character 嫒 resembling a parent embracing a child. The pronunciation 'ài' sounds like 'I' referring to one's own beloved daughter, creating a personal connection.
Usage Notes
Avoid using 嫒 in casual conversations, as it may come off as overly formal. Be mindful of the context in which you use this term, especially when addressing or referring to someone else's daughter respectfully. It is commonly paired with terms of endearment or respect.
HSK Study Tips
While 嫒 is not included in HSK levels, understanding it enriches vocabulary related to family and respect. Students should focus on similar terms of familial relationships at their respective levels to build a comprehensive lexicon.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the family unit is highly valued, and using honorifics like 嫒 reflects the importance of respect within familial relationships. It highlights the cultural emphasis on honoring one's children and those of others.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 嫒 with 女儿 (nǚ'ér), using it in casual contexts where it feels out of place. Remember to use 嫒 primarily in formal or respectful situations.
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Cultural Notes for 嫒
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In Chinese culture, the family unit is highly valued, and using honorifics like 嫒 reflects the importance of respect within familial relationships. It highlights the cultural emphasis on honoring one's children and those of others.
Word Family of 嫒
Words Containing This Character1
嫒àiyour daughter (honorific)嬡
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What does 嫒 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 嫒
No, 嫒 is more of a formal term and should be used in respectful contexts.
It's best to use more informal terms like 女儿 (nǚ'ér) when speaking casually.
Yes, similar terms exist for other family members, reflecting respect and affection.
