药 · yào · leaf of the iris
Learn the Chinese character 药 with its source-linked HSK 2 status, pronunciation, one concise learning meaning, stroke order, real HSK words, and published learning contexts.
Writing guide
How to use the writing tool
- 1. WatchSee the stroke order for 药.
- 2. TraceFollow the guided strokes to build the movement.
- 3. WriteWrite from memory and receive feedback.
HSK vocabulary
Words with 药
Source-linked HSK vocabulary records that contain 药.
Linked HSK vocabulary
- 药yàoleaf of the iris
- 药店yàodiànpharmacy
- 药品yàopǐnmedicaments
- 药物yàowùmedicaments
- 中药zhōngyàotraditional Chinese medicine
- 医药yīyàomedical care and medicines
- 安眠药ānmiányàosleeping pill
- 草药cǎoyàoherbal medicine
- 对症下药duìzhèng-xiàyàolit. to prescribe the right medicine for an illness (idiom)
- 药材yàocáimedicinal ingredient
- 药方yàofāngprescription
- 炸药zhàyàoexplosive
Real usage
Example sentences with 药
Published HSK 2 course contexts only. Each sentence links back to the lesson that owns it.
No accepted HSK 2 course context containing 药 is indexed yet. This page does not generate example sentences.
Character questions
About 药
Short answers based on the sources identified on this page.
What does 药 mean in Chinese?
药 is listed here with the concise learning meaning: leaf of the iris.
How do you pronounce 药?
药 is shown as yào.
Is 药 an HSK 2 character?
Yes. 药 is HSK 2 recognition character #103.
Can I practise writing 药?
Yes. Use Watch, Trace, or Write above.
Learning details
- HSK 2 recognition
- HSK 2 handwriting practice
- 12 linked HSK words
- Audio available
Content transparency
Sources and editorial policy
- HSK placement: HSK 2 recognition character #103.
- Writing scope: HSK 2 handwriting practice.
- Meaning and pronunciation: CC-CEDICT and linked HSK vocabulary data, shown as supplemental learning metadata.
- Vocabulary: source-linked HSK vocabulary records, each linked to its published HSK vocabulary page.
- Example sentences: published course contexts only; this page does not generate new example sentences.
- Stroke-order practice: HanziWriter character data. This is a source-linked learning reference, not an official HSK publication.