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

Q: What does 鸭 (yā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸭 (yā) means "Duck". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸭 stroke by stroke?

鸭 has 10 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 鸭 and 袅?

鸭 (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 鸭?

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 鸭?

Common words containing 鸭 include: 鸭子 (yā zi) — Duck; 烤鸭 (kǎo yā) — Roast duck; 鸭蛋 (yā dàn) — Duck egg.

How to Write 鸭

The character 鸭 (yā) is written with 10 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

鸭 is pronounced yā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Duck.

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

Common Words with 鸭

鸭子 yā zi

Duck

烤鸭 kǎo yā

Roast duck

鸭蛋 yā dàn

Duck egg

Example Sentences

湖里有很多小鸭子。

hú lǐ yǒu hěn duō xiǎo yā zi

There are many ducklings in the lake.

北京烤鸭很好吃。

běi jīng kǎo yā hěn hǎo chī

Beijing roast duck is delicious.

我早餐吃了一个鸭蛋。

wǒ zǎo cān chī le yí gè yā dàn

I had a duck egg for breakfast.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸢 yuān

鸥 ōu

Practice Writing 鸭 (yā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸭

What does 鸭 (yā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸭 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸭?

What common words use 鸭?

How to Write 鸭 (yā)