哀

Āi
Dictionary entry
Ai (c. 2000 BC), sixth of legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God, also known as Li 釐|厘[Li2]

What does 哀 mean?

哀 (Āi) has 2 dictionary entries or readings.

1Ai (c. 2000 BC), sixth of legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God, also known as Li 釐|厘[Li2]
2(bound form) sorrow; grief; pity
3(bound form) to grieve for; to pity; to lament; to condole

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哀
Āi
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