HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
牙 — tooth
- Reading
- yá
- Meaning
- tooth
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
牙 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is yá and it means tooth. 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.
牙 appears in everyday chinese words such as 牙 (tooth, teeth), 牙刷 (toothbrush) and 牙膏 (toothpaste).
Chinese words containing 牙
Frequently asked questions
What does 牙 mean in Chinese?
牙 means tooth in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 牙 read?
牙 is read yá. Reading it inside real words — 牙 and 牙刷 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 牙 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 牙 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 牙 in a word?
A common word containing 牙 is 牙 (yá) — "tooth, teeth". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 牙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 牙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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