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

Q: What does 桠 (yā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 桠 (yā) means "Fork (of a tree branch)". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桠 stroke by stroke?

桠 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 桠 and 杪?

桠 (yā) and 杪 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 桠?

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

Q: What common words use 桠?

Common words containing 桠 include: 树桠 (shù yā) — Tree fork; 枝桠 (zhī yā) — branch; fork of a tree; 桠杈 (yā chà) — Forked branch.

How to Write 桠

The character 桠 (yā) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

桠 is pronounced yā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fork (of a tree branch).

Common Words with 桠

树桠 shù yā

Tree fork

枝桠 zhī yā

branch; fork of a tree

桠杈 yā chà

Forked branch

Example Sentences

树桠上有一只小鸟。

shù yā shàng yǒu yī zhī xiǎo niǎo

There is a little bird in the fork of the tree.

枝桠伸向了窗外。

zhī yā shēn xiàng le chuāng wài

The branches reached out toward the window.

这个桠杈很结实。

zhè ge yā chà hěn jiē shí

This tree fork is very sturdy.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 桠 (yā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桠

What does 桠 (yā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桠 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桠?

What common words use 桠?

How to Write 桠 (yā)