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咖
Unverified wordkā, gā
Description
这个字自己一般不用，它常常出现在“咖啡”里。
This character is generally not used alone; it often appears in "咖啡" (coffee).
读“gā”的时候，它出现在“咖喱”里，是一种很香的调味料。
When pronounced "gā," it appears in "咖喱" (curry), which is a very fragrant spice.
Meanings
咖kā
syllable used in 咖啡 (coffee)
我每天早上喝一杯咖啡。
I drink a cup of coffee every morning.
咖gā
syllable used in 咖喱 (curry)
我很喜欢吃咖喱饭。
I really like eating curry rice.
Related words
Notes
- Usage
咖 rarely stands alone; it is a phonetic character in loanwords like 咖啡 and 咖喱.
- Nuance
in slang 大咖 means 'big shot', where 咖 borrows the sense of 'character/role'.
In videos
“哦，你们把所有人都变成了怪咖。”
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