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軋 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
軋yàto crush, to grind; mill, rollerzg, 8 strokes, radical 車
yà(ya4) T4
  1. 1to crush, to grind; mill, roller
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March 24, 2026

軋yà(ya4)

The character 軋 (yà) refers to the action of crushing or grinding, often associated with machinery such as mills and rollers. It is commonly used in contexts related to processing materials, particularly in industrial or agricultural settings.

Strokes8Radical車
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese agriculture, grinding grains was a crucial step in food preparation, making this character significant in discussions about historical agricultural practices. It symbolizes the transition from raw materials to consumable products.

Memory Tip

Think of the character 軋 as a machine grinding down grains. The radical 車 (chē) represents a vehicle or machinery, while the top part suggests action. Imagine a large, noisy machine crushing grains to help remember the pronunciation 'yà'.

Meanings of 軋

yà(ya4)
1to crush, to grind; mill, roller
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About 軋

軋Simplified
8Strokes
車Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 軋

Usage Notes

This character is typically used in formal contexts, especially in technical or industrial discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; pay attention to the context to avoid misuse. It often collocates with terms related to machines or processes.

HSK Study Tips

Although not in HSK lists, understanding 軋 can enhance vocabulary related to machinery and processing, which is relevant for students at intermediate levels. Focus on the character's components and its practical applications in context to deepen comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 軋 with similar characters like 壓 (yā), which means to press. For example, using '壓' when referring to grinding in an industrial context would be incorrect; it should be '軋'.

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Pronunciation of 軋

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Etymology of 軋

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

Phonosemantic compound. 车 represents the meaning and 乚 represents the sound. Simplified form of 軋.

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Semantic (meaning)車
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Phonetic (sound)乚
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Case file: 軋

Phonosemantic compound. 车 represents the meaning and 乚 represents the sound. Simplified form of 軋.

  1. 1The meaning half車 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half乚 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaycart
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 軋?

Decomposition of 軋

IDS Structure⿰車乚
軋Full Character
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車che1
left
乚gou1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 軋?

How to say to crush, to grind; mill, roller in Chinese

“to crush, to grind; mill, roller” in Chinese is軋yà

The character 軋 (yà) refers to the action of crushing or grinding, often associated with machinery such as mills and rollers. It is commonly used in contexts related to processing materials, particularly in industrial or agricultural settings.

When to use 軋

This character is typically used in formal contexts, especially in technical or industrial discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; pay attention to the context to avoid misuse. It often collocates with terms related to machines or processes.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 軋 with similar characters like 壓 (yā), which means to press. For example, using '壓' when referring to grinding in an industrial context would be incorrect; it should be '軋'.

Write 軋

軋

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Word Family of 軋

Words Containing This Character14
轧gáto crush軋
冷轧cold-rolling冷軋
轧钢to roll steel (into sheets or bars)軋鋼
轧机steel rolling mill軋機
轧制rolling steel軋製
轧辊roller軋輥
倾轧conflict傾軋
轧花机cotton gin軋花機
轧轧(onom.) sound of machinery, e.g. squeaking軋軋
轧钢机a steel rolling mill軋鋼機
挤轧to bump and shove擠軋
轧道机road roller軋道機
轧场to roll with a stone roller軋場
轧道车trolley for inspecting rail track軋道車
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Compound Meaning

What does 轧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 軋

Synonyms include 磨 (mó), which means to grind, and 粉碎 (fěn suì), which means to crush or smash.

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