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How to Write 哑 (yǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

mute; dumb; incapable of speech

Tone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.

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STROKE BY STROKE

Static stroke diagrams

Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.

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mute; dumb; incapable of speech

Common words

mute; dumb; incapable of speech; (of a voice) hoarse; husky; (bound form) (of a bullet, bomb etc) dud

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

How 哑 is built

Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 亚 suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 哑

Say “yǎ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 哑

Common words and phrases

mute; dumb; incapable of speech; (of a voice) hoarse; husky; (bound form) (of a bullet, bomb etc) dud

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“哑”。

Zhège zì shì “yǎ”.

This character is “哑”.

我正在学习“哑”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǎ” zì.

I am learning the character “哑”.

请写一遍“哑”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǎ”.

Please write “哑” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 哑?

哑 is written with 9 strokes.

What does 哑 (yǎ) mean?

哑 (yǎ) means mute; dumb; incapable of speech.

What is the radical of 哑?

The radical of 哑 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.