COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 芽 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 牙 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 芽 (yá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
bud
yáTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yá
芽
bud
Common words
fā yá
发芽
to germinate
méng yá
萌芽
to sprout (lit. or fig.); to bud; to germinate; germ
yá
芽
bud; sprout
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 芽
Say “yá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 芽
Common words and phrases
fā yá
to germinate
méng yá
to sprout (lit. or fig.); to bud; to germinate; germ
yá
bud; sprout
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“芽”。
Zhège zì shì “yá”.
This character is “芽”.
我正在学习“芽”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yá” zì.
I am learning the character “芽”.
请写一遍“芽”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yá”.
Please write “芽” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 芽?
芽 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 芽 (yá) mean?
芽 (yá) means bud.
What is the radical of 芽?
The radical of 芽 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.