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甲
jiǎ
Description
“甲”常用来表示第一，比如考试得了“甲”就是最好的。
"甲" is often used to indicate the first, for example, getting "甲" in an exam means the best score.
它也可以指手指或脚趾上的“指甲”，还能指动物身上的硬壳。
It can also refer to the "指甲" on fingers or toes, and to the hard shell on animals.
Meanings
甲jiǎ
first (in a series); grade A
他的成绩是甲。
His grade is A.
甲jiǎ
nail (of finger or toe)
我的指甲太长了。
My fingernails are too long.
甲jiǎ
shell; armor; hard covering
乌龟有硬硬的甲。
Turtles have hard shells.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
first of the ten Heavenly Stems (天干), often used to mean 'number one'.
- Nuance
甲乙丙丁 work like A, B, C, D for grades or listing items.
In videos
“就是大家都以为大家都投甲团队了”
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