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HSK 4
呀

HSK 4modal particle

呀

yā

呀 (yā) means “(particle equivalent to 啊 after a vowel, expressing surprise or doubt)”. It is an HSK 4 Chinese character in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Stroke order

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Example

呀，我明白了！

Ya, wǒ míngbai le!

Ah, I understand now!

More HSK 4 vocabulary

爱情ài qíngromance; love (romantic)安排ān páito arrange; to plan; to set up; arrangements; plans 安全ān quánsafe; secure; safety; security 按时àn shíon time; before deadline; on schedule 按照àn zhàoaccording to; in accordance with; in the light of; on the basis of 百分之bǎi fēn zhīpercent 棒bàngstick; club; cudgel; smart; capable; strong; wonderful; classifier for legs of a relay race 包子bāo zibao (steamed stuffed bun)保护bǎo hùto protect; to defend; to safeguard; protection 保证bǎo zhèngguarantee; to guarantee; to ensure; to safeguard; to pledge 报名bào míngto sign up; to enter one's name; to apply; to register; to enroll; to enlist 抱bàoto hold; to carry (in one's arms); to hug; to embrace; to surround; to cherish; (coll.) (of clothes) to fit nicely

Frequently asked questions

What does 呀 mean?: 呀 (yā) means “(particle equivalent to 啊 after a vowel, expressing surprise or doubt)”. It is an HSK 4 word.
How is 呀 pronounced?: 呀 is pronounced “yā” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 呀?: 呀 belongs to HSK 4 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.
How do you write 呀?: Follow the stroke-order animation above; 呀 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

Updated: 2026-05-27