How to Write 阿
The character 阿 (ā) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
阿 is pronounced ā in Mandarin Chinese. It means prefix for names; ah.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: ā, ē.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 阿 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 阿
Example Sentences
邻居家的阿姨性格很开朗。
lín jū jiā de ā yí xìng gé hěn kāi lǎng
The aunt next door has a very cheerful personality.
他的阿爸在草原上放牧。
tā de ā bà zài cǎo yuán shàng fàng mù
His father is herding livestock on the grasslands.
真正有才干的人不需要阿谀奉承。
zhēn zhèng yǒu cái gàn de rén bù xū yào ē yú fèng chéng
Truly talented people do not need flattery.
这种阿胶具有很好的滋补作用。
zhè zhǒng ē jiāo jù yǒu hěn hǎo de zī bǔ zuò yòng
This donkey-hide gelatin has a good nourishing effect.
Practice Writing 阿 (ā)
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