Learn a Chinese Character - 鸭 (yā) - Duck

Chinese Character: 鸭 (yā - Duck)

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 鸟 (bird radical)

Stroke Count: 10

Character Decomposition: 甲 + 鸟 (jia + bird, where 甲 is a phonetic component)

Stroke Order:

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yā (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

鸭 refers to the domestic duck. It can also be used in a general sense to refer to ducks in the wild. (“鸭”指家鸭，也可泛指野鸭。)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

鸭 is a noun. It can be used as the subject or object in a sentence. For example, “鸭在水里游。” (The duck is swimming in the water.) (“鸭”是名词，可作句子的主语或宾语。例如：“鸭在水里游。”)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

Ducks are an important part of Chinese cuisine and culture. Roast duck is a famous dish in Beijing. In Chinese literature and art, ducks are often used to represent peace and harmony. (鸭子在中国饮食和文化中占有重要地位。北京烤鸭是著名的菜肴。在中国文学和艺术中，鸭子常象征和平与和谐。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

池塘里有几只鸭。(There are several ducks in the pond.)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 鸭 by associating the “鸟” radical with the concept of a bird, and the “甲” part as a phonetic clue to help you pronounce it. (你可以通过将“鸟”部首与鸟的概念联系起来，将“甲”部分作为发音提示来记住“鸭”字。)

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