COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 押 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 甲 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 押 (yā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to mortgage
yāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
yā
押
to mortgage
Common words
yā jīn
押金
deposit; down payment
dǐ yā
抵押
to provide (an asset) as security for a loan; to put up collateral
kòu yā
扣押
to detain; to hold in custody; to distrain; to seize property
yā
押
to mortgage; to pawn; to detain in custody; to escort and protect
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
押
押
押
押
押
押
押
押
LEARNING TIP
Remember 押
Say “yā” 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 押
Common words and phrases
yā jīn
deposit; down payment
dǐ yā
to provide (an asset) as security for a loan; to put up collateral
kòu yā
to detain; to hold in custody; to distrain; to seize property
yā
to mortgage; to pawn; to detain in custody; to escort and protect
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“押”。
Zhège zì shì “yā”.
This character is “押”.
我正在学习“押”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yā” zì.
I am learning the character “押”.
请写一遍“押”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yā”.
Please write “押” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 押?
押 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 押 (yā) mean?
押 (yā) means to mortgage.
What is the radical of 押?
The radical of 押 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.