COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 丫 is built
Traditional etymology note: A forked line 丨
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How to Write 丫 (yā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fork
yāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yā
丫
fork
Common words
yā tou
丫头
girl; servant girl; (used deprecatingly, but sometimes also as a term of endearment)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 丫
Say “yā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 丫
Common words and phrases
yā tou
girl; servant girl; (used deprecatingly, but sometimes also as a term of endearment)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“丫”。
Zhège zì shì “yā”.
This character is “丫”.
我正在学习“丫”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yā” zì.
I am learning the character “丫”.
请写一遍“丫”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yā”.
Please write “丫” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 丫?
丫 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 丫 (yā) mean?
丫 (yā) means fork.
What is the radical of 丫?
The radical of 丫 is 丨, associated with Not yet classified.