吆 (yāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 吆 (yāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吆 (yāo) means "To shout / To cry out.". with 6 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吆 stroke by stroke?

吆 has 6 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 吆 and 卟?

吆 (yāo) and 卟 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 吆?

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 吆?

Common words containing 吆 include: 吆喝 (yāo hē) — To shout / To hawk (one's wares).; 吆喝声 (yāo hē shēng) — Shouting / Hawking sounds.; 大声吆喝 (dà shēng yāo hē) — To shout loudly.

How to Write 吆

The character 吆 (yāo) is written with 6 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

吆 is pronounced yāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To shout / To cry out..

Common Words with 吆

吆喝 yāo hē

To shout / To hawk (one's wares).

吆喝声 yāo hē shēng

Shouting / Hawking sounds.

大声吆喝 dà shēng yāo hē

To shout loudly

Example Sentences

他在门口吆喝。

tā zài mén kǒu yāo hē

He is shouting at the door.

我听到了吆喝声。

wǒ tīng dào le yāo hē shēng

I heard the sound of street hawking.

别在大街上大声吆喝。

bié zài dà jiē shàng dà shēng yāo hē

Don't shout loudly on the street.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吆 (yāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吆

What does 吆 (yāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吆 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吆?

What common words use 吆?

How to Write 吆 (yāo)