Common Meanings
1
yà亚
Used to indicate that something is not inferior to, or no less than, something else; as good as.
她的才华不亚于任何专业人士。
Her talent is no less than that of any professional.
Second to; runner-up; sub-.
他获得了这次比赛的亚军。
He was the runner-up in this competition.
In chemistry, refers to a lower valence state or fewer oxygen/hydrogen atoms in a compound, often equivalent to 'hypo-' or 'sub-' in English chemical nomenclature, as in 'ferrous'.
硫酸亚铁是治疗缺铁性贫血的常用药物。
Ferrous sulfate is a common medication for treating iron-deficiency anemia.
Refers to 'Asia' (亚细亚洲), often used as a prefix for regions within the continent, such as 'East Asia'.
东亚的美食种类繁多，深受世界各地人们的喜爱。
East Asian cuisine is diverse and deeply loved by people all over the world.