亚 (yà) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 亚 (yà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 亚 (yà) means "Asia; second; inferior". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 二.

Q: How do you write 亚 stroke by stroke?

亚 has 6 strokes. The radical is 二. 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 亚 and 云?

亚 (yà) and 云 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 亚?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 二. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 亚?

Common words containing 亚 include: 亚洲 (yà zhōu) — Asia; 亚军 (yà jūn) — runner-up; second place; 三亚 (sān yà) — Sanya (a city in Hainan, China).

How to Write 亚

The character 亚 (yà) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 二 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

亚 is pronounced yà in Mandarin Chinese. It means Asia; second; inferior.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 亚 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 亚

亚洲 yà zhōu

Asia

亚军 yà jūn

runner-up; second place

三亚 sān yà

Sanya (a city in Hainan, China)

Example Sentences

中国在亚洲。

zhōng guó zài yà zhōu

China is in Asia.

他获得了亚军。

tā huò dé le yà jūn

He won second place.

我想去三亚旅游。

wǒ xiǎng qù sān yà lǚ yóu

I want to travel to Sanya.

Similar Characters

云 yún

互 hù

亓 qí

Practice Writing 亚 (yà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 亚

What does 亚 (yà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 亚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 亚 and 云?

What mistakes do learners make writing 亚?

What common words use 亚?

How to Write 亚 (yà)