shà

to choke (on); to choke up; to suffocate

#3961

Character data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 3961st character
Radical ⼝ (30.12)
Strokes 15
Index # 5906

Definitions

噎 yē
  1. 1. to choke (on)
  2. 2. to choke up
  3. 3. to suffocate

Stroke order

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噎 stroke order animation

Words containing 噎

Word Meaning
to choke (on); to choke off (in speech)
to avoid sth essential because of a slight risk
to sob
to be choked up emotionally, unable to speak
to avoid sth essential because of a slight risk
to sob and sniffle
thoracic choke (animal harness)
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