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掖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
掖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
掖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
掖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
掖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
掖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
掖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
掖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
掖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
掖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

掖 Stroke Order — How to Write 掖

Stroke Order

掖 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.

掖 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌夜

掖 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 夜 indicates the sound.

Radical: 扌 + 8 more strokes

掖 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yè
  • yē

Meanings of 掖 in Chinese

1

yè掖

To support someone by the arm, often to help them walk or stand, or more broadly, to provide support and assistance.
在困难时期，朋友们相互扶掖，共同度过难关。
During difficult times, friends supported each other, overcoming challenges together.
To support or help someone, often by encouraging or providing assistance.
他总是乐于奖掖年轻人，给他们提供机会。
He is always willing to encourage and support young people, providing them with opportunities.
Same as '腋' (yè), meaning armpit or side; to tuck or place something closely, often under or beside something.
他把文件掖在夹克衫里，以免弄湿
He tucked the documents inside his jacket to prevent them from getting wet.
2

yē掖

to tuck something into a pocket or crevice
他把手掖在口袋里取暖。
He tucked his hands into his pockets to keep warm.

Common Words and Phrases with 掖

1
yē掖gū咕
To jumble or stuff things carelessly.
他总是把看完的书随手掖咕到沙发缝里。
He always shoves the books he's finished reading into the couch cushions.
2
yè掖xiàn县
Yexian (a county in Shandong Province, China)
掖县自古以来便是重要的港口城市，商业活动十分繁荣。
Yexian has been an important port city since ancient times, with thriving commercial activities.

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Questions about 掖

What does 掖 mean in Chinese?

掖 (yè) means “To support someone by the arm” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 掖?

掖 has 2 pronunciations: yè, yē.

How many strokes does 掖 have?

掖 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 掖?

掖 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 掖?

The radical of 掖 is 扌, and 掖 is a phono-semantic compound.