药
Character Breakdown
Components: 艹 + 约
An herbal agreement — medicine
Details
| Pinyin | yào |
| Meanings | medicine |
| Stroke Count | 9 |
| Radical | 艹 (#140 — grass) |
| HSK Levels | HSK 2, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #520 most common |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 药 mean in Chinese?
药 (yào) means "medicine" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 6.
How many strokes does 药 have?
The Chinese character 药 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 艹 (grass).
What is the radical of 药?
The radical of 药 is 艹 (grass, Kangxi radical #140).