哑 (yǎ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 哑 (yǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 哑 (yǎ) means "Mute / Hoarse". with 9 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 哑 stroke by stroke?

哑 has 9 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 哑 and 君?

哑 (yǎ) and 君 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 哑?

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

Q: What common words use 哑?

Common words containing 哑 include: 哑巴 (yǎ ba) — Mute person; 沙哑 (shā yǎ) — Hoarse; 哑铃 (yǎ líng) — Dumbbell.

How to Write 哑

The character 哑 (yǎ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

哑 is pronounced yǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mute / Hoarse.

Common Words with 哑

哑巴 yǎ ba

Mute person

沙哑 shā yǎ

Hoarse

哑铃 yǎ líng

Dumbbell

Example Sentences

他是个哑巴。

tā shì gè yǎ ba

He is a mute.

他的嗓子沙哑了。

tā de sǎng zi shā yǎ le

His voice is hoarse.

我在举哑铃。

wǒ zài jǔ yǎ líng

I am lifting dumbbells.

Similar Characters

君 jūn

吝 lìn

吞 tūn

Practice Writing 哑 (yǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 哑

What does 哑 (yǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 哑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 哑 and 君?

What mistakes do learners make writing 哑?

What common words use 哑?

How to Write 哑 (yǎ)