to help; to support by the arm; at the side

#3863

Character data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 3863rd character
Radical ⼿ (64.8)
Strokes 11
Index # 4733

Definitions

掖 yè
  1. 1. to help
  2. 2. to support by the arm
  3. 3. at the side
  4. 4. to promote
  5. 5. also pr.
掖 yē
  1. 1. to tuck (into a pocket)
  2. 2. to hide
  3. 3. to conceal

Stroke order

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Words containing 掖

Word Meaning
double layer of padding in a boot