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亚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
亚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
亚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
亚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
亚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
亚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
亚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
亚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

亚 Stroke Order — How to Write 亚

Stroke Order

亚 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 一, 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.

亚 Radical and Character Components

Components:一业

亚 is a pictograph. Picture of a cross-shaped house or temple.

Radical: 一 + 4 more strokes

亚 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yà

Meanings of 亚 in Chinese

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.

Common Words and Phrases with 亚

1
yà亚dāng当
Adam, the first man and ancestor of mankind according to the stories in the Holy Bible.
亚当和夏娃是圣经中记载的人类的始祖。
Adam and Eve are considered the first human beings in the Bible.
2
yà亚de得lǐ里yà亚hǎi海
the Adriatic Sea
这座古老的港口城市坐落在亚得里亚海沿岸,拥有迷人的海景。
This ancient port city is situated along the coast of the Adriatic Sea, offering charming sea views.
3
yà亚fù父
An honorific title for a highly respected elder, signifying someone second only to one's own father; a quasi-father.
李先生对王伯伯的教导铭记于心,常称他为自己的亚父,因为王伯伯在他成长路上给予了莫大的帮助和指引。
Mr. Li always remembered Uncle Wang's teachings and often referred to him as his 'Yafu' (sub-father), because Uncle Wang provided immense help and guidance throughout his growth.
4
yà亚jūn军
second place; runner-up
在这次国际象棋比赛中,他虽然没有获得冠军,但也赢得了亚军。
In this international chess competition, although he didn't win the championship, he still secured the runner-up position.
5
yà亚má麻
Flax, an annual herbaceous plant cultivated for its fiber and seeds.
这件衬衫是用亚麻布料制成的,穿起来非常舒适透气,尤其适合夏季。
This shirt is made of linen fabric and is very comfortable and breathable to wear, especially suitable for summer.
6
yà亚mǎ马sūn孙hé河
The Amazon River is the largest river in South America and the world's largest by discharge volume and drainage basin area, flowing from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean.
亚马孙河的雨林是地球上生物多样性最丰富的地区之一。
The Amazon River's rainforest is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.
7
yà亚rè热dài带
Subtropical zone is a transitional zone between the tropics and the temperate zone.
这个岛屿位于亚热带地区,全年气候宜人。
This island is located in a subtropical region, with pleasant weather year-round.
8
yà亚zhōu洲
Asia (Yàzhōu) is the Earth's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres.
亚洲拥有丰富的文化遗产和多样的自然风光。
Asia boasts a rich cultural heritage and diverse natural landscapes.

More words with 亚

  • kěn肯ní尼yà亚Kenya
  • ōu欧yà亚dà大lù陆Eurasia
  • xī西bó伯lì利yà亚Siberia
  • dōng东yà亚East Asia
  • xiào笑kè嗑yà亚rè热Intense and hilarious gossip, Cackling over absurd drama
  • yà亚tiě铁ferrous
  • bú不yà亚yú于no less than, as good as
  • dōng东běi北yà亚Northeast Asia
  • ào澳dà大lì利yà亚Australia
  • liú硫suān酸yà亚tiě铁ferrous sulfate, iron(II) sulfate
  • shā莎shì士bǐ比yà亚Shakespeare
  • yà亚yuán原zǐ子subatomic
  • yà亚zhōu洲guó国jiā家Asian countries
  • yà亚zhōu洲qū区Asia region, Asian region
  • ài爱shā沙ní尼yà亚Estonia
  • yà亚má麻zhuō桌bù布linen tablecloth
  • yà亚zhōu洲dà大xiàng象Asian elephant

Idioms with 亚

  • yà亚jiān肩dié迭bèi背packed shoulder to shoulder and back to back
  • yà亚jiān肩dié叠bèi背extremely crowded

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Questions about 亚

What does 亚 mean in Chinese?

亚 (yà) means “Second to” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 亚?

亚 is pronounced yà in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 亚 have?

亚 has 6 strokes.

How do you write 亚?

亚 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 一. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 亚?

The radical of 亚 is 一, and 亚 is a pictograph.

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