呀呀

yāyā

interjection #22,836

Meanings

1 babbling sound (of a baby)
2 sound of creaking or squeaking
3 exclamation of surprise

Characters

sound particle; exclamation; creaking sound

Examples

HSK 7-9

小婴儿发出呀呀的声音，非常可爱。

Xiǎo yīng'ér fāchū yāyā de shēngyīn, fēicháng kě'ài.

The baby made babbling sounds, very adorable.

HSK 7-9

门铰链发出呀呀的响声，需要抹点油了。

Mén jiǎoliàn fāchū yāyā de xiǎngshēng, xūyào mǒ diǎn yóu le.

The door hinge is making a creaking sound; it needs some oil.

Tips

usage

呀呀学语 is a set phrase meaning 'to babble / learning to talk (as a baby)', describing the stage when infants first attempt speech.

Stroke Order

呀 ya