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玡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
玡yáused in place nameszg, 8 strokes, radical 王
yá(ya2) T2
  1. 1used in place names
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March 24, 2026

玡yá(ya2)

The character 玡 (yá) is primarily used in place names and is a variant of the character 琊 (yá). It can denote specific geographical locations or features. This character is less common in everyday language but is significant in historical and cultural contexts.

Strokes8Radical王
Cultural Note

The character 玡 appears in historical texts and is associated with famous mountains like 瑯琊山, which is tied to Chinese poetry and culture. This connection highlights the reverence for natural beauty in Chinese heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful jade mountain (the meaning of 玡) surrounded by a mystical aura. The character 玡 looks like a mountain shape with a jewel on top, which helps you remember its connection to places of beauty and importance.

Meanings of 玡

yá(ya2)
1used in place names
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About 玡

玡Simplified
8Strokes
王Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 玡

Usage Notes

Since 玡 is mainly found in place names, it is generally not used in everyday conversation. Learners should be cautious about its pronunciation; it is pronounced as 'yá' rather than the more common 'ya' sound found in other characters.

HSK Study Tips

Though 玡 is not included in the HSK, understanding its variants like 琊 can help students grasp more complex characters at higher levels. Focus on recognizing its usage in geographical contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 玡 with similar characters and mispronounce it as 'ya' instead of 'yá'. Additionally, using it in contexts where common characters would be more appropriate can lead to confusion.

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Etymology of 玡

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)牙
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Case file: 玡

  1. 1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half牙 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayjade
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 玡?

Decomposition of 玡

IDS Structure⿰王牙
玡Full Character
=
王Wang2
left
牙ya2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 玡?

How to say used in place names in Chinese

“used in place names” in Chinese is玡yá

The character 玡 (yá) is primarily used in place names and is a variant of the character 琊 (yá). It can denote specific geographical locations or features. This character is less common in everyday language but is significant in historical and cultural contexts.

When to use 玡

Since 玡 is mainly found in place names, it is generally not used in everyday conversation. Learners should be cautious about its pronunciation; it is pronounced as 'yá' rather than the more common 'ya' sound found in other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 玡 with similar characters and mispronounce it as 'ya' instead of 'yá'. Additionally, using it in contexts where common characters would be more appropriate can lead to confusion.

Write 玡

玡

Practice writing 玡 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 玡

Words Containing This Character1
玡yáused in place names, notably 瑯琊山|琅玡山[Láng​yá​Shān]
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Compound Meaning

What does 玡 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 玡

It is used mainly in place names and can be seen as a variant of 琊.

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