HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
阿 — prefix to names or kinship terms
- Reading
- ā
- Meaning
- prefix to names or kinship terms
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
阿 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is ā and it means prefix to names or kinship terms. 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.
阿 appears in everyday chinese words such as 阿姨 (aunt, madam, nurse).
Chinese words containing 阿
Frequently asked questions
What does 阿 mean in Chinese?
阿 means prefix to names or kinship terms in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 阿 read?
阿 is read ā. Reading it inside real words — 阿姨 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 阿 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 阿 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 阿 in a word?
A common word containing 阿 is 阿姨 (āyí) — "aunt, madam, nurse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 阿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 阿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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