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

Q: What does 掖 (yē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 掖 (yē) means "to tuck in". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 掖 stroke by stroke?

掖 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 掖 and 拜?

掖 (yē) and 拜 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 掖?

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

Q: What common words use 掖?

Common words containing 掖 include: 掖好 (yē hǎo) — to tuck in well; 藏掖 (cáng yè) — To tuck away / To hide; 扶掖 (fú yè) — to support by the arm; to help and guide.

How to Write 掖

The character 掖 (yē) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

掖 is pronounced yē in Mandarin Chinese. It means to tuck in.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: yē, yè.

Common Words with 掖

掖好 yē hǎo

to tuck in well

藏掖 cáng yè

To tuck away / To hide

扶掖 fú yè

to support by the arm; to help and guide

Example Sentences

把衣服掖好。

bǎ yī fú yē hǎo

Tuck in your clothes.

他把东西藏掖起来。

tā bǎ dōng xī zàng yē qǐ lái

He hid the things away.

老师扶掖后辈。

lǎo shī fú yè hòu bèi

The teacher supports and guides the younger generation.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 掖 (yē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 掖

What does 掖 (yē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 掖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 掖 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 掖?

What common words use 掖?

How to Write 掖 (yē)