丫 yā forked
How it came to be
A branch that splits into two at the top, like the letter Y: the fork of a tree, or of a road.
How it is used
- A fork/branch shape - 树丫 (shùyā) fork of a tree; the character itself pictures a Y.
- Mostly seen in 丫头 (yātou), an affectionate/old-fashioned word for a young girl or maidservant.