How to Write 迓 (yà) — Meaning “to meet; to welcome”

Imagine you go (辶) to show your teeth (牙) with a big smile when welcoming a guest. This visual of opening your mouth to greet someone helps link the parts to the meaning "to welcome."

First write the right part 牙 using 4 strokes, then add the walk radical 辶 with 3 strokes around it. Common mistakes include making the 辶 too small or placing it too far from 牙—keep the spacing balanced so the strokes flow smoothly under the 牙.

迓 uses 牙 (teeth) and means "to welcome" formally, while 巡 uses 巛 (three bends) and means "to patrol," and 边 uses 力 (strength) and means "side." Visually, check the right component: 牙 has a distinct 'teeth' shape, not the wavy strokes of 巡 or the simple 力 of 边.

迓 appears mainly in formal or literary contexts, such as in the word 迎迓 (yíng yà) meaning "to welcome" in official ceremonies or written invitations. It is not in the HSK vocabulary, so most learners will only see it in classical texts or very polite, old-fashioned greetings.

Common words containing 迓 include: 迎迓 (yíng yà) — to welcome (formal); 迓候 (yà hòu) — to wait and welcome; 迓见 (yà jiàn) — to meet; to receive a guest.