HSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野
yě
open space
HSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野
yě
limit
HSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野
yě
boundary
HSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野
yě
rude
HSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野
yě
feral
HSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野
yě
old variant of 野[yě]
HSK 6, n, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野
yě
old variant of 野[ye3]
HSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
yě(ye3) T3
1field, open country; wilderness
2erroneous variant of 野[yě]
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March 24, 2026
野(埜)yě(ye3)
The character 野 (yě) primarily means 'field' or 'wilderness', referring to open, uncultivated land. It can also imply a sense of being wild or feral, often used in contexts related to nature or untamed areas. In certain contexts, it can denote boundaries or limits, emphasizing the idea of open spaces.
Strokes11Radical里Frequency#2789DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 野 is closely tied to traditional views of nature and wilderness, often reflected in poetry and art that celebrates the beauty of rural landscapes and natural settings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a vast, open field (the meaning of 野) filled with wild animals. The character looks like a person (亻) standing in the wild (野), with the radical for 'field' (田) at the bottom representing the expansiveness of nature. Think of 'ye' as the sound of the wind blowing through the wild fields.
Meanings of 野
yě(ye3)
1field, open country; wilderness
2erroneous variant of 野[yě]
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About 野
野Simplified
埜Traditional
11Strokes
里Radical
名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#2789Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
Podcast: 野
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AI Study Notes for 野
Quick Contrast
野 (yě) vs 荒 (huāng): Choose 野 when referring to fields or wilderness, while 荒 emphasizes desolation or barrenness.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 野 (yě) with similar-sounding words. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in phrases related to nature or rural areas. Remember that the tone is important; mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
野 is not found in the HSK levels but connects well with HSK Level 1 and 2 vocabulary related to nature and environments. Students should focus on its usage in phrases like '野生动物' (wild animals) to build context.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 野 with similar characters like 也 (yě), which means 'also'. For example, saying '我也喜欢野' (I also like wild) can be incorrect without context; it should be clear that 'wild' refers to something like '野生动物' (wild animals).
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Pronunciation of 野
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Phonosemantic compound. 田 and 土 represent the meaning, and 予 represents the sound.
1The meaning half里 carries the sense.
2The sound half予 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayvillage
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 野?
Decomposition of 野
IDS Structure⿰里予
野Full Character
=
里li3
left
予yu2
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 野?
How to say field, open country; wilderness in Chinese
“field, open country; wilderness” in Chinese is野yě
The character 野 (yě) primarily means 'field' or 'wilderness', referring to open, uncultivated land. It can also imply a sense of being wild or feral, often used in contexts related to nature or untamed areas. In certain contexts, it can denote boundaries or limits, emphasizing the idea of open spaces.
When to use 野
Be cautious not to confuse 野 (yě) with similar-sounding words. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in phrases related to nature or rural areas. Remember that the tone is important; mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
野 or something close to it
野 (yě) vs 荒 (huāng): Choose 野 when referring to fields or wilderness, while 荒 emphasizes desolation or barrenness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 野 with similar characters like 也 (yě), which means 'also'. For example, saying '我也喜欢野' (I also like wild) can be incorrect without context; it should be clear that 'wild' refers to something like '野生动物' (wild animals).
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野
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Grammar Patterns of 野
野 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
囚犯撒____闹事，砸毁了所有挡路的东西。
The prisoners went on the rampage destroying everything in their way.
Common Confusions with 野
野vs也
yě
Similar pronunciation but different meanings.
野vs雅
yǎ
Similar shape but different meanings.
Exercise 1 of 1
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Which character means "field, open country; wilderness"?
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Example Sentences for 野 (10)
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囚犯撒野闹事，砸毁了所有挡路的东西。
qiú fàn sā yě nào shì， ， zá huǐ le suǒ yǒu dǎng lù de dōng。
The prisoners went on the rampage destroying everything in their way.
野 (yě) can mean 'plain', 'open space', or 'boundary' in different contexts. Additionally, it can be used to describe something as rude or uncouth. Understanding its use depends on context and surrounding words.
Yes, 野 (yě) is categorized as an HSK 6 word, indicating that it is typically learned at an advanced level in Chinese language studies. This level includes words that are used in more complex conversations and texts.
野 (yě) means 'wild' or 'open space' in Chinese. It can also refer to a plain or boundary. In certain contexts, it may imply rudeness or a lack of refinement.
You can use 野 (yě) in sentences to describe outdoor or wild settings, such as '我们去野外露营' (wǒmen qù yěwài lùyíng), which means 'We are going camping in the wild.' It can also indicate a lack of sophistication, depending on the context.
No, 野 specifically refers to wild or rural areas, not urban environments.
Common phrases include '野生' (wild) and '野外' (outdoors).
Not necessarily; while it can imply wildness or rudeness, it often has a neutral or positive connotation when referring to nature.
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