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迓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
迓yàto receive a guestg, 7 strokes, radical 辶
迓yàto receive (as a guest)unknown, 7 strokes, radical 辶
yà(ya4) T4
  1. 1to receive a guest
  2. 2to receive (as a guest)
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March 24, 2026

迓yà(ya4)

The character 迓 (yà) refers to the act of receiving a guest or welcoming someone. It conveys a sense of hospitality and warmth, often used in contexts involving formal greetings or ceremonies. This character emphasizes the importance of guest reception in Chinese culture.

Strokes7Radical辶
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of receiving guests is highly valued, often reflecting one's social status and hospitality skills. Traditional practices, such as offering tea or snacks to visitors, highlight the importance of the character 迓 in promoting good relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a welcoming gate (the component 迓) where guests arrive. The gate opens to reveal a warm, inviting space filled with friendly faces, representing the essence of hospitality. The pronunciation 'yà' sounds like 'yeah,' as if you’re excited to see your guests.

Meanings of 迓

yà(ya4)
1to receive a guest
2to receive (as a guest)
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About 迓

迓Simplified
7Strokes
辶Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 迓 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it is more prevalent in formal or literary contexts. Be aware of its specific usage related to hospitality, and avoid confusing it with more general terms for 'to receive' or 'to greet.' Always use it in a context where hospitality is being emphasized.

HSK Study Tips

Although 迓 is not currently in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other HSK words related to hospitality and social interactions. Focus on understanding the nuances of reception and the cultural significance behind welcoming guests, which will enhance your vocabulary around social gatherings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 迓 with more general terms for receiving guests, such as 接 (jiē). For example, saying '我接他' (I receive him) instead of '我迓他' (I welcome him) misses the nuance of hospitality conveyed by 迓.

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Pronunciation of 迓

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Etymology of 迓

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

walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)牙
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Case file: 迓

  1. 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half牙 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywalk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 迓?

Decomposition of 迓

IDS Structure⿺辶牙
迓Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
牙ya2
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 迓?

How to say to receive a guest in Chinese

“to receive a guest” in Chinese is迓yà

The character 迓 (yà) refers to the act of receiving a guest or welcoming someone. It conveys a sense of hospitality and warmth, often used in contexts involving formal greetings or ceremonies. This character emphasizes the importance of guest reception in Chinese culture.

When to use 迓

While 迓 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it is more prevalent in formal or literary contexts. Be aware of its specific usage related to hospitality, and avoid confusing it with more general terms for 'to receive' or 'to greet.' Always use it in a context where hospitality is being emphasized.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 迓 with more general terms for receiving guests, such as 接 (jiē). For example, saying '我接他' (I receive him) instead of '我迓他' (I welcome him) misses the nuance of hospitality conveyed by 迓.

Write 迓

迓

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Word Family of 迓

Words Containing This Character1
迓yàto receive (as a guest)
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Compound Meaning

What does 迓 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 迓

No, 迓 is more commonly found in formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.

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