ā

common
prefix
noun
verb

Meaning of

阿 means endearing prefix for names/kin; to flatter; to curry favor with. Pronounced ā.

  • endearing prefix for names/kin
  • to flatter; to curry favor with
  • large hill; curved mountain area

Character Info

Radical
Strokes7
Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

jiā
dōu
jiào
ā
 
yīn
wèi
shì
jiā
de
zhǎng
 

Everyone calls him A Da because he is the oldest son in the family.

Ā
bǎo
shì
lín
jiā
ài
de
xiǎo
sūn
zi
 

A Bao is the lovely little grandson of the neighbor's family.

Ā
Táng
shì
men
bān
zuì
xīn
de
tóng
xué
 

A Tang is the most enthusiastic student in our class.

Nǎi
nai
zǒng
hǎn
ā
guò
lái
chī
fàn
 

Grandma always calls A Po over to eat together.

Ā
měi
tiān
zǎo
shang
dōu
huì
gōng
yuán
chén
liàn
 

Dad goes to the park for morning exercise every morning.