Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

(final part.)

Chinese: 部分。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “ya” becomes a different word in each tone. 呀 is the 5. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Note: 呀 itself is the neutral (light) tone — short and unstressed.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 哎呀āi yāinterjection of wonder, shock or admiration
  • 天呀tiān yaHeavens!; My goodness!
  • 啊呀ā yāinterjection of surprise; Oh my!
  • 呀呀学语yā yā xué yǔsee 咿呀学语
  • 吱呀zhī yā(onom.) creaking

Example Sentence

哎呀,我忘记带钥匙了!Āi ya, wǒ wàng jì dài yào shi le!Oh no, I forgot to bring my keys!

Āihey!yaah (used to express surpriI忘记wàng jìto forgetdàiband钥匙yào shikeyle(completed action)