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倻 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
倻yēused to transliterate Korean place nameszg, 10 strokes, radical 亻
倻yēphonetic ya used in Korean namesunknown, 10 strokes, radical 亻
yē(ye1) T1
  1. 1used to transliterate Korean place names
  2. 2phonetic ya used in Korean names
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March 24, 2026

倻yē(ye1)

The character 倻 (yē) is primarily used in transliterations of Korean place names and names, reflecting its phonetic value as 'ya' in Korean. It is not commonly used in everyday Mandarin but serves a specific purpose in connecting Chinese and Korean languages through sound representation.

Strokes10Radical亻
Cultural Note

The use of 倻 in transliterating Korean names reflects the historical and cultural exchanges between China and Korea, showing how language can bridge connections between neighboring countries.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'yawning' person (yē) representing the sound 'ya'. The character 倻 visually resembles a person opening their mouth wide (the left component) while the right part can remind you of a mountain, symbolizing Korean landscapes where many names originate.

Meanings of 倻

yē(ye1)
1used to transliterate Korean place names
2phonetic ya used in Korean names
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About 倻

倻Simplified
10Strokes
亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in spoken Mandarin and is primarily seen in written contexts, especially in names. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding characters; thus, it's important to understand its specific usage in transliterations rather than in common conversation.

HSK Study Tips

As an uncommon character, 倻 does not appear in HSK vocabulary lists. However, understanding its role in transliterations can help learners with recognizing foreign names and enhancing their phonetic understanding of characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 倻 as a common verb or noun in conversation, misunderstanding its limited application. For example, saying '我喜欢这个倻' (I like this 倻) is incorrect; instead, it should be understood as a transliterated term.

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Etymology of 倻

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

Semantic (meaning)亻
+
Phonetic (sound)耶
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Origin

倻 = 亻 + 耶. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 倻

IDS Structure⿰亻耶
倻Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
耶ye1
right
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Parts

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How to say used to transliterate Korean place names in Chinese

“used to transliterate Korean place names” in Chinese is倻yē

The character 倻 (yē) is primarily used in transliterations of Korean place names and names, reflecting its phonetic value as 'ya' in Korean. It is not commonly used in everyday Mandarin but serves a specific purpose in connecting Chinese and Korean languages through sound representation.

When to use 倻

This character is rarely used in spoken Mandarin and is primarily seen in written contexts, especially in names. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding characters; thus, it's important to understand its specific usage in transliterations rather than in common conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use 倻 as a common verb or noun in conversation, misunderstanding its limited application. For example, saying '我喜欢这个倻' (I like this 倻) is incorrect; instead, it should be understood as a transliterated term.

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Word Family of 倻

Words Containing This Character1
倻yēalso pr. [gā]

Frequently Asked Questions about 倻

It is used mainly for transliterating Korean place names and names.

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