Learn a Chinese Character - 啊

1. Character Basics

Radical: 口 (mouth)

Stroke Count: 10

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: a (neutral tone)

3. Meaning

Used as an exclamation or to express emotion such as surprise, agreement, or emphasis.

4. Common Words

• 啊哈 (ā hā): aha (exclamation of realization)
• 啊呀 (ā yā): oh no (exclamation of surprise or frustration)
• 好啊 (hǎo a): great! (expression of agreement)

5. Grammar & Usage

The character 啊 is often used as a particle to add tone, emphasis, or emotion at the end of a sentence.

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, 啊 is widely used in spoken language to make speech more expressive and emotional.

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Remember that 啊 always adds emotion or tone to a sentence, and it has the mouth radical 口, indicating speech or exclamation.