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

Strokes10RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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

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

Simplified
10Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 倻

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Pronunciation of 倻

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Etymology of 倻

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

people

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 倻?

Decomposition of 倻

IDS Structure⿰亻耶
Full Character
=
ren2
left
ye1
right
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Identify the Components

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Write 倻

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Cultural Notes for 倻

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 倻

Words Containing This Character1
also pr. [gā]
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Compound Meaning

What does 倻 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 倻

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