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How to Write 牙 (yá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

tooth

Tone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’

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STROKE BY STROKE

Static stroke diagrams

Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.

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tooth

Common words

yá shuā

牙刷

toothbrush

yá gāo

牙膏

toothpaste

yá chǐ

牙齿

tooth; dental

zhù yá

蛀牙

tooth decay; dental cavities

tooth; ivory

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

Understanding 牙

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 牙 is not available yet. Focus on its 4-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “yá” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 牙

Say “yá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 牙

Common words and phrases

牙刷

yá shuā

toothbrush

牙膏

yá gāo

toothpaste

牙齿

yá chǐ

tooth; dental

蛀牙

zhù yá

tooth decay; dental cavities

tooth; ivory

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“牙”。

Zhège zì shì “yá”.

This character is “牙”.

我正在学习“牙”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yá” zì.

I am learning the character “牙”.

请写一遍“牙”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yá”.

Please write “牙” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 牙?

牙 is written with 4 strokes.

What does 牙 (yá) mean?

牙 (yá) means tooth.

What is the radical of 牙?

The radical of 牙 is 牙, associated with Not yet classified.