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啊

a
HSK 26 readings

“Interjection of surprise” in Chinese is 啊 (a).

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Meaning

  • interjection of surprise
  • Ah!
  • Oh!
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  • interjection expressing doubt or requiring answer
  • Eh?
  • what?
  • interjection of surprise or doubt
  • My!
  • what's up?
  • interjection or grunt of agreement
  • uhm
  • Ah, OK
  • expression of recognition
  • Oh, it's you!
  • modal particle ending sentence, showing affirmation, approval, or consent

Readings

  • āinterjection of surprise / Ah! / Oh!
  • áinterjection expressing doubt or requiring answer / Eh? / what?
  • ǎinterjection of surprise or doubt / Eh? / My! / what's up?
  • àinterjection or grunt of agreement / uhm / Ah, OK / expression of recognition / Oh, it's you!
  • amodal particle ending sentence, showing affirmation, approval, or consent

Stroke Order

10 strokes

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