涯 (yá) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 涯 (yá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 涯 (yá) means "Shore / limit / boundary". with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涯 stroke by stroke?

涯 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 涯 and 洁?

涯 (yá) and 洁 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 涯?

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

Q: What common words use 涯?

Common words containing 涯 include: 生涯 (shēng yá) — career; profession; 天涯 (tiān yá) — The ends of the earth; 无涯 (wú yá) — Boundless / limitless.

How to Write 涯

The character 涯 (yá) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

涯 is pronounced yá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shore / limit / boundary.

Common Words with 涯

生涯 shēng yá

career; profession

天涯 tiān yá

The ends of the earth

无涯 wú yá

Boundless / limitless

Example Sentences

他的职业生涯很成功。

tā de zhí yè shēng yá hěn chéng gōng

His career has been very successful.

他们在天涯海角见面。

tā men zài tiān yá hǎi jiǎo jiàn miàn

They met at the ends of the earth.

学海无涯，要多学习。

xué hǎi wú yá yào duō xué xí

The sea of learning is boundless; one must keep learning.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

Practice Writing 涯 (yá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涯

What does 涯 (yá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涯 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涯?

What common words use 涯?

How to Write 涯 (yá)