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野 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
野yěfield, open country; wildernessHSK 6, n, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野yěold variant of 野[yě]HSK 6, n, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野yěerroneous variant of 野[yě]HSK 6, n, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野yěold variant of 野[ye3]HSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野yěplainHSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野yěopen spaceHSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野yělimitHSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野yěboundaryHSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野yěrudeHSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
野yěferalHSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 里, rank #2789, Hard
yě(ye3) T3
  1. 1field, open country; wilderness
  2. 2old 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

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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.

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Etymology of 野

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

Phonosemantic compound. 田 and 土 represent the meaning, and 予 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

village

Semantic (meaning)里
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Phonetic (sound)予
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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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Which of these is a component of 野?

Write 野

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

Spot the Difference

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.
2
毫无疑问，这个男人身上透着一种野性魅力。

háo wú yí wèn， ， zhè gè nán rén shēn shàng tòu zháo yī zhǒng yě xìng mèi。

There was no doubting the animal magnetism of the man.
3
他熟练地左一拐右一拐地绕过深沟，穿过了原野。

tā shú liàn dì zuǒ yī guǎi yòu yī guǎi dì rào guò shēn gōu， ， chuān guò le yuán。

Expertly he zigzagged his way across the field, avoiding the deeper gullies.
4
在意大利，每年大量捕杀野生动物的现象令人震惊。

zài yì dà lì， ， měi nián dà liáng bǔ shā yě shēng dòng wù de xiàn xiàng líng rén zhèn。

The annual slaughter of wildlife in Italy is horrific.
5
我们惊动了一只一直在路边觅食的野猪。

wǒ mén jīng dòng le yī zhī yī zhí zài lù biān mì shí de yě zhū。

We disturbed a wild boar that had been foraging by the roadside.
6
3日比赛中的越野项目昨天在这里举行。

3 3 rì bǐ sài zhōng de yuè yě xiàng mù zuó tiān zài zhè lǐ jǔ。

The cross-country section of the three-day event was held here yesterday.
7
我们看见又有两只野猫在黑暗中悄悄向我们靠近。

wǒ mén kàn jiàn yòu yǒu liǎng zhī yě māo zài hēi àn zhōng qiǎo qiǎo xiàng wǒ mén kào jìn。

We saw two more wild cats creeping towards us in the darkness.
8
詹森是个危险人物，可能会变得非常野蛮而凶残。

zhān sēn shì gè wēi xiǎn rén wù， ， kě néng huì biàn dé fēi cháng yě mán ér xiōng。

Jensen is a dangerous man, and can be very brutal and reckless.
9
主动帮忙的人是个野外工作人员。

zhǔ dòng bāng máng de rén shì gè yě wài gōng zuò rén yuán。

The man offering help is a field worker.
10
四周的视野都很好。

sì zhōu de shì yě dū hěn hǎo。

Visibility was good all round.

Cultural Notes for 野

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 野

Compounds2
墅shu4villa
嘢ye3thing; matter, substance
Words Containing This Character20
野yěfield
视野shìyěhorizon視野
野兽yěshòubeast野獸
野蛮yěmánbarbarous野蠻
野生yěshēngwild
野外yěwàicountryside
野心yěxīnambition
野餐yěcānpicnic
野马feral horse野馬
野生动物wild animal野生動物
野营yěyíngto camp野營
野猪wild boar (Sus scrofa)野豬
越野cross country
荒野wilderness
田野tiányěfield
野性wild nature
野猫wildcat野貓
野人savage people
越野车off-road vehicle越野車
野牛bison
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Compound Meaning

What does 墅 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 野

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.