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迓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
to receive a guestg, 7 strokes, radical 辶, Very Hard
to receive (as a guest)unknown, 7 strokes, radical 辶, Very Hard
(ya4) T4
  1. 1to receive a guest
  2. 2to receive (as a guest)
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March 24, 2026
(ya4)

The character 迓 (yà) refers to the act of receiving a guest or welcoming someone. It conveys a sense of hospitality and warmth, often used in contexts involving formal greetings or ceremonies. This character emphasizes the importance of guest reception in Chinese culture.

Strokes7RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of receiving guests is highly valued, often reflecting one's social status and hospitality skills. Traditional practices, such as offering tea or snacks to visitors, highlight the importance of the character 迓 in promoting good relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a welcoming gate (the component 迓) where guests arrive. The gate opens to reveal a warm, inviting space filled with friendly faces, representing the essence of hospitality. The pronunciation 'yà' sounds like 'yeah,' as if you’re excited to see your guests.

Meanings of 迓

(ya4)
1to receive a guest
2to receive (as a guest)
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About 迓

Simplified
7Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 迓

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a welcoming gate (the component 迓) where guests arrive. The gate opens to reveal a warm, inviting space filled with friendly faces, representing the essence of hospitality. The pronunciation 'yà' sounds like 'yeah,' as if you’re excited to see your guests.

Usage Notes

While 迓 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it is more prevalent in formal or literary contexts. Be aware of its specific usage related to hospitality, and avoid confusing it with more general terms for 'to receive' or 'to greet.' Always use it in a context where hospitality is being emphasized.

HSK Study Tips

Although 迓 is not currently in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other HSK words related to hospitality and social interactions. Focus on understanding the nuances of reception and the cultural significance behind welcoming guests, which will enhance your vocabulary around social gatherings.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of receiving guests is highly valued, often reflecting one's social status and hospitality skills. Traditional practices, such as offering tea or snacks to visitors, highlight the importance of the character 迓 in promoting good relationships.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 迓 with more general terms for receiving guests, such as 接 (jiē). For example, saying '我接他' (I receive him) instead of '我迓他' (I welcome him) misses the nuance of hospitality conveyed by 迓.

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Pronunciation of 迓

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Etymology of 迓

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

What type of character formation is 迓?

Decomposition of 迓

IDS Structure⿺辶牙
Full Character
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chuo4
enclosing
ya2
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 迓?

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Cultural Notes for 迓

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the act of receiving guests is highly valued, often reflecting one's social status and hospitality skills. Traditional practices, such as offering tea or snacks to visitors, highlight the importance of the character 迓 in promoting good relationships.

Word Family of 迓

Words Containing This Character1
to receive (as a guest)
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Compound Meaning

What does 迓 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 迓

No, 迓 is more commonly found in formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.