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Everyday characterSound

阿

ā

(prefix for names, as in 阿姨)

Frequency
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HSK
Level 3Estimated

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How it is built

阝=阜moundMeaning可kěcan; maySound阿(prefix for names, as in 阿姨)

可 kě gave an old sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

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  1. 1
    丁dīngnail; cube; a surnameSound口mouthMeaning可can; may
  2. 2
    阝=阜moundMeaning可kěcan; maySound阿(prefix for names, as in 阿姨)

Sound family of 可

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Words 1

  • 阿姨āyíaunt; nannyHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 0

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