噎 (yē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 噎 (yē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 噎 (yē) means "to choke; to hiccup". with 15 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 噎 stroke by stroke?

噎 has 15 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 噎 and 㕡?

噎 (yē) and 㕡 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 噎?

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 噎?

Common words containing 噎 include: 噎住 (yē zhù) — to be choked; to get stuck in the throat; 噎着 (yē zhe) — choking; 噎了一下 (yē le yī xià) — choked for a moment.

How to Write 噎

The character 噎 (yē) is written with 15 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

噎 is pronounced yē in Mandarin Chinese. It means to choke; to hiccup.

Common Words with 噎

噎住 yē zhù

to be choked; to get stuck in the throat

噎着 yē zhe

choking

噎了一下 yē le yī xià

choked for a moment

Example Sentences

他被面包噎住了。

tā bèi miàn bāo yē zhù le

He choked on some bread.

慢慢吃，别噎着。

màn màn chī bié yē zhe

Eat slowly, don't choke.

他说话噎了一下。

tā shuō huà yē le yī xià

He choked up for a moment while speaking.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

喿 zào

嗄 á

Practice Writing 噎 (yē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 噎

What does 噎 (yē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 噎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 噎 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 噎?

What common words use 噎?

How to Write 噎 (yē)