COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 哑 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 亚 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 哑 (yǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mute; dumb; incapable of speech
yǎTone 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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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǎ
哑
mute; dumb; incapable of speech
Common words
yǎ
哑
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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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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 哑
Common words and phrases
yǎ
mute; dumb; incapable of speech; (of a voice) hoarse; husky; (bound form) (of a bullet, bomb etc) dud
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.
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.