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

Q: What does 鸦 (yā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸦 (yā) means "Crow". with 9 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸦 stroke by stroke?

鸦 has 9 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸦 and 袅?

鸦 (yā) and 袅 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 鸦?

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

Q: What common words use 鸦?

Common words containing 鸦 include: 乌鸦 (wū yā) — crow / raven; 鸦片 (yā piàn) — Opium; 鸦雀无声 (yā què wú shēng) — Silence; not a sound to be heard..

How to Write 鸦

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鸦 is pronounced yā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Crow.

Common Words with 鸦

乌鸦 wū yā

crow / raven

鸦片 yā piàn

Opium

鸦雀无声 yā què wú shēng

Silence; not a sound to be heard.

Example Sentences

乌鸦是黑色的。

wū yā shì hēi sè de

Crows are black.

鸦片有害健康。

yā piàn yǒu hài jiàn kāng

Opium is harmful to health.

教室里鸦雀无声。

jiào shì lǐ yā què wú shēng

The classroom was dead silent.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸠 jiū

鸡 jī

Practice Writing 鸦 (yā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸦

What does 鸦 (yā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸦 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸦?

What common words use 鸦?

How to Write 鸦 (yā)