COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 厓 is built
Traditional etymology note: A cliff 厂 formed of earth 土
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How to Write 厓 (yá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
old form of 崖 (cliff) and 涯 (bank)
yáTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yá
厓
old form of 崖 (cliff) and 涯 (bank)
Common words
yá
厓
old form of 崖 (cliff) and 涯 (bank)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
厓
厓
厓
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厓
厓
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 厓
Say “yá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 厓
Common words and phrases
yá
old form of 崖 (cliff) and 涯 (bank)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 厓?
厓 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 厓 (yá) mean?
厓 (yá) means old form of 崖 (cliff) and 涯 (bank).
What is the radical of 厓?
The radical of 厓 is 厂, associated with Not yet classified.