Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
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Description
“额”可以指人脸上眼睛以上的部分，也就是前额。
"额" can refer to the part of the face above the eyes, that is, the forehead.
在钱和数量方面，“额”表示一个固定的数目，比如金额。
In terms of money and quantity, "额" represents a fixed amount, such as a sum of money.
Meanings
额头étóu
forehead
他的额头很高。
He has a high forehead.
金额jīn'é
amount of money; sum
这笔钱的金额很大。
The amount of this money is large.
名额míng'é
quota; fixed number of places
我们班的名额已经满了。
Our class quota is full.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally means 'forehead', then extended to a 'fixed number/amount' by metaphor.
- Nuance
rarely used alone; usually part of compounds like 金额, 名额, 额外.
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