ā aa1 HSK 2 HSK 4 基礎級 · Level 2

  • interjection of surprise
  • Ah!
  • Oh!

á ㄚˊ aa1

  • interjection expressing doubt or requiring answer
  • Eh?
  • what?

ǎ ㄚˇ aa1

  • interjection of surprise or doubt
  • Eh?
  • My!
  • what's up?

à ㄚˋ aa1

  • interjection or grunt of agreement
  • uhm
  • Ah, OK
  • expression of recognition
  • Oh, it's you!

a ˙ㄚ aa1

  • modal particle ending sentence, showing affirmation, approval, or consent

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 啊 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

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Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 啊? Huh?
  • 开啊! Open up.
  • 说啊! Speak!
  • 跑啊! Run!
  • 天啊! Oh my!

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