(yào)

Meaning:

drugs, medicine; the leaf of the Dahurian angelica plant

HSK 2
Frequency: #6390
Pinyin: yào
Strokes: 9
Radical:

How to Write - 9 Strokes

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About "药" in Chinese

The Chinese character (yào) means "drugs, medicine; the leaf of the Dahurian angelica plant". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 药 include: 下药, 中药, 丹药.

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📜 Etymology

Type: Phono-semantic

Origin: plant

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "药"?
The pinyin is yào
How many strokes does "药" have?
It has 9 strokes
What does "药" mean?
drugs, medicine; the leaf of the Dahurian angelica plant
What is the radical of "药"?
The radical is "艹"