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How to Write 揠 (yà) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to eradicate

Tone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.

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to eradicate

Common words

yà miáo zhù zhǎng

揠苗助长

to spoil things through excessive enthusiasm (idiom)

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

How 揠 is built

Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 匽 suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 揠

Say “yà” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 揠

Common words and phrases

揠苗助长

yà miáo zhù zhǎng

to spoil things through excessive enthusiasm (idiom)

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“揠”。

Zhège zì shì “yà”.

This character is “揠”.

我正在学习“揠”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yà” zì.

I am learning the character “揠”.

请写一遍“揠”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yà”.

Please write “揠” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 揠?

揠 is written with 12 strokes.

What does 揠 (yà) mean?

揠 (yà) means to eradicate.

What is the radical of 揠?

The radical of 揠 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.