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甲
jiǎ
Description
“甲”是天干里的第一个字,常用来表示排在第一的东西。
在考试或表格里,我们有时用“甲、乙、丙”来代替一二三。
Meanings
甲jiǎ
first (of a series); grade A, first-class
他的成绩是甲等。
甲jiǎ
person A (in examples, like "Party A")
甲说:“你好。”
指甲zhǐjiǎ
nail (finger or toe); shell, armor
她的指甲很长。
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Notes
- Etymology
originally pictured a cracked shell or seed sprout; extended to "armor" and "first".
- Nuance
甲/乙/丙 order things like A/B/C, common in contracts (甲方 = Party A).
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