雅 Stroke Order — How to Write 雅

Stroke Order

雅 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 隹, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

雅 Radical and Character Components

Components:牙隹

雅 is a phono-semantic compound: 隹 (bird) carries the meaning, while 牙 indicates the sound.

Radical: 隹 + 4 more strokes

雅 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 雅 in Chinese

yǎ雅

regular, standard, proper, refined

在正式场合，我们应该使用雅言。

In formal settings, we should use standard and refined language.

Elegant, refined, graceful; not vulgar. Used to describe something beautiful, noble, or sophisticated.

她的举止非常文雅，给人留下了深刻的印象。

Her manners were very elegant, leaving a deep impression on people.

Usually, habitually, often with a sense of refinement or elegance (describing a preference or skill).

她雅爱品茶，收藏了许多珍稀茶具。

She habitually enjoys tasting tea and has collected many rare tea sets.

Extremely; very much. Used to intensify a feeling or opinion, often implying a strong inclination or disinclination, similar to 'really' or 'truly'.

我雅不愿参加这次聚会。

I really don't want to attend this gathering.

Acquaintance; familiarity; a bond or connection formed between people.

我们虽初次见面，却有一见如故之雅。

Although it was our first meeting, we felt an immediate rapport, as if we had known each other for a long time.

Referring to 'yǎ liàng', a term originating from an elegant wine vessel ('yǎ'). It signifies either a large capacity for alcohol or, more commonly, broad-mindedness and magnanimity.

他为人豁达，颇有雅量

He is open-minded and quite magnanimous.

Refers to ancient Chinese court music or elegant poetry, especially the 'Ya' (雅) section of the Classic of Poetry, or broadly, refined literary works.

此书收录了许多古代的雅声，尽显传统文化的韵味。

This book compiles many ancient elegant poems and songs (雅声), fully revealing the charm of traditional culture.

An archaic or literary usage, interchangeable with '鸦' (yā), referring to a crow or similar bird; often found in the idiom '雅雀无声' meaning 'in dead silence', where '雅' signifies a bird like a crow or magpie.

教室里雅雀无声，学生们都在认真地写作业。

The classroom was in dead silence; the students were all diligently doing their homework.

Common Words and Phrases with 雅

yǎ雅ài爱

your kindness; your benevolent love or affection

她的雅爱体现在对每一个生命都充满了关怀和尊重，不求回报。

Her noble affection was evident in her care and respect for every living being, asking for nothing in return.

yǎ雅chì饬

delicate and strengthening

她的书房布置得雅饬大方，每一件物品都摆放得恰到好处。

Her study is arranged elegantly and tidily, with every item placed just right.

yǎ雅dàn淡

Simple and elegant

她设计的服装线条流畅，色彩雅淡，深受追求简约风格的人喜爱。

The clothes she designs feature smooth lines and subtle, elegant colors, making them very popular among those who appreciate a minimalist style.

yǎ雅gù故

an old friend; a correct interpretation

久别重逢，两位雅故相谈甚欢

Reunited after a long separation, the two old friends chatted happily.

yǎ雅guān观

in good taste

她的穿着打扮总是那么雅观，给人留下深刻的好印象。

Her attire and demeanor are always so elegant and tasteful, leaving a very good impression.

yǎ雅hào号

An elegant or esteemed name, often used respectfully, or a humorous nickname.

李教授因其在古诗词研究方面的卓越贡献，被学界尊称为“诗林泰斗”，这便是他的雅号。

Professor Li, due to his outstanding contributions to the study of ancient poetry, is respectfully addressed by the academic community as 'Grand Master of Poetry', which is his elegant appellation.

yǎ雅huái怀

refined feelings

这位诗人笔下的山水，无不流露出淡泊而高远的雅怀。

The landscapes depicted by this poet all reveal a serene and lofty elegant sentiment.

yǎ雅jí集

A gathering of literati or scholars for poetry, art, and intellectual discussions.

每年秋日，兰亭都会举办一场雅集，文人墨客齐聚一堂，或吟诗作赋，或品茗论道，风雅备至。

Every autumn, the Orchid Pavilion hosts a refined gathering where scholars and poets convene to compose poetry, enjoy tea, and discuss philosophy, embodying elegance and refinement.

yǎ雅jiào教

Your esteemed opinion or kind instruction (a polite term used to refer to someone's guidance).