yā chàdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
fork (of a tree) / tool made of forked wood
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

丫杈 丫杈 [ya1 cha4] /fork (of a tree)/tool made of forked wood/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 丫
    yā

    fork / branch / bifurcation / girl

  • 杈
    chā

    fork of a tree / pitchfork

    chà

    branches of a tree / fork of a tree

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.