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

Q: What does 押 (yā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 押 (yā) means "to mortgage or pawn". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 押 stroke by stroke?

押 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 押 and 㧜?

押 (yā) and 㧜 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 押?

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

Q: What common words use 押?

Common words containing 押 include: 押金 (yā jīn) — deposit; 扣押 (kòu yā) — to detain or seize; 押韵 (yā yùn) — to rhyme.

How to Write 押

The character 押 (yā) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

押 is pronounced yā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to mortgage or pawn.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 押 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 押

押金 yā jīn

deposit

扣押 kòu yā

to detain or seize

押韵 yā yùn

to rhyme

Example Sentences

租房需要交押金。

zū fáng xū yào jiāo yā jīn

Renting a house requires a security deposit.

护照被暂时扣押了。

hù zhào bèi zàn shí kòu yā le

The passport has been temporarily detained.

这首诗很押韵。

zhè shǒu shī hěn yā yùn

This poem rhymes well.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 押 (yā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 押

What does 押 (yā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 押 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 押 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 押?

What common words use 押?

How to Write 押 (yā)