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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

jiǎ

first (of a series); grade A, first-class

他的成绩是甲等。

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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