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

Q: What does 芽 (yá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 芽 (yá) means "Bud; sprout". with 7 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 芽 stroke by stroke?

芽 has 7 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 芽 and 兹?

芽 (yá) and 兹 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 芽?

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

Q: What common words use 芽?

Common words containing 芽 include: 发芽 (fā yá) — to sprout; to germinate; 豆芽 (dòu yá) — bean sprouts; 嫩芽 (nèn yá) — tender bud; young sprout.

How to Write 芽

The character 芽 (yá) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

芽 is pronounced yá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bud; sprout.

Common Words with 芽

发芽 fā yá

to sprout; to germinate

豆芽 dòu yá

bean sprouts

嫩芽 nèn yá

tender bud; young sprout

Example Sentences

种子发芽了。

zhǒng zi fā yá le

The seed has sprouted.

豆芽很好吃。

dòu yá hěn hǎo chī

Bean sprouts are delicious.

树上长了嫩芽。

shù shàng zhǎng le nèn yá

Tender buds have grown on the tree.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

艽 jiāo

Practice Writing 芽 (yá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 芽

What does 芽 (yá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 芽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 芽 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 芽?

What common words use 芽?

How to Write 芽 (yá)