垭 (yā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 垭 (yā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 垭 (yā) means "mountain pass". with 9 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 垭 stroke by stroke?

垭 has 9 strokes. The radical is 土. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 垭 and 圻?

垭 (yā) and 圻 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 垭?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 土. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 垭?

Common words containing 垭 include: 垭口 (yā kǒu) — mountain pass; saddle; 山垭 (shān yā) — Mountain pass; 垭子 (yā zi) — mountain pass.

How to Write 垭

The character 垭 (yā) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

垭 is pronounced yā in Mandarin Chinese. It means mountain pass.

Common Words with 垭

垭口 yā kǒu

mountain pass; saddle

山垭 shān yā

Mountain pass

垭子 yā zi

mountain pass

Example Sentences

我们走过了山垭口。

wǒ men zǒu guò le shān yā kǒu

We passed through the mountain pass.

山垭那边的风景美。

shān yā nà biān de fēng jǐng měi

The scenery on the other side of the mountain pass is beautiful.

翻过这个垭子就到了。

fān guò zhè ge yā zi jiù dào le

You will arrive once you cross this mountain pass.

Similar Characters

圻 qí

圼 niè

址 zhǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 垭

What does 垭 (yā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 垭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 垭 and 圻?

What mistakes do learners make writing 垭?

What common words use 垭?

How to Write 垭 (yā)