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ē aa3

  • (literary) to flatter; to curry favor with

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 阿 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 阿嚏! Achoo!
  • 阿弥陀佛。 Praise be to Buddha.
  • 阿妈买马。 Your grandmother bought a horse.
  • 阿伦是诗人。 Allan is a poet.
  • 阿什兰也有水。 There's water in Ashland, too.

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