HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
雅 — elegant
- Reading
- yǎ
- Meaning
- elegant; refined; graceful
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
雅 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is yǎ and it means elegant; refined; graceful. 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.
雅 appears in everyday chinese words such as 优雅 (elegant, graceful), 文雅 (elegant, refined, graceful) and 高雅 (elegant, refined).
Chinese words containing 雅
Frequently asked questions
What does 雅 mean in Chinese?
雅 means elegant; refined; graceful in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 雅 read?
雅 is read yǎ. Reading it inside real words — 优雅 and 文雅 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 雅 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 雅 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 雅 in a word?
A common word containing 雅 is 优雅 (yōu yǎ) — "elegant, graceful". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 雅 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 雅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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