HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
丫 — fork
- Reading
- yā
- Meaning
- fork; bifurcation; girl (colloquial)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
丫 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is yā and it means fork; bifurcation; girl (colloquial). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
丫 appears in everyday chinese words such as 丫头 (girl, servant girl).
Chinese words containing 丫
Frequently asked questions
What does 丫 mean in Chinese?
丫 means fork; bifurcation; girl (colloquial) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 丫 read?
丫 is read yā. Reading it inside real words — 丫头 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 丫 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 丫 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 丫 in a word?
A common word containing 丫 is 丫头 (yā tóu) — "girl, servant girl". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 丫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 丫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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