腋 (yè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 腋 (yè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 腋 (yè) means "Armpit". with 12 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 腋 stroke by stroke?

腋 has 12 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 腋 and 朔?

腋 (yè) and 朔 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 腋?

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

Q: What common words use 腋?

Common words containing 腋 include: 腋下 (yè xià) — Underarm / Armpit; 腋窝 (yè wō) — Armpit; 腋毛 (yè máo) — Underarm hair.

How to Write 腋

The character 腋 (yè) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

腋 is pronounced yè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Armpit.

Common Words with 腋

腋下 yè xià

Underarm / Armpit

腋窝 yè wō

Armpit

腋毛 yè máo

Underarm hair

Example Sentences

把书夹在腋下。

bǎ shū jiā zài yè xià

Tuck the book under your arm.

他的腋窝很怕痒。

tā de yè wō hěn pà yǎng

His armpits are very ticklish.

运动员会刮腋毛。

yùn dòng yuán huì guā yè máo

Athletes shave their armpit hair.

Similar Characters

朔 shuò

朕 zhèn

朗 lǎng

Practice Writing 腋 (yè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 腋

What does 腋 (yè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 腋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 腋 and 朔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 腋?

What common words use 腋?

How to Write 腋 (yè)