HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
啊 — ah
- Reading
- a
- Meaning
- ah; oh
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
啊 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is a and it means ah; oh. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
啊 appears in everyday chinese words such as 啊 (interjection, particle) and 啊 (exclamatory particle).
Chinese words containing 啊
Frequently asked questions
What does 啊 mean in Chinese?
啊 means ah; oh in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 啊 read?
啊 is read a. Reading it inside real words — 啊 and 啊 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 啊 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 啊 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 啊 in a word?
A common word containing 啊 is 啊 (ā) — "interjection, particle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 啊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 啊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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