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阿: a (prefix of endearment) vs e (to flatt…

阿: a (prefix of endearment) vs e (to flatter)

Readings 读音

  • a prefix of endearment
  • e to flatter; curved 阿弥陀佛 · 阿谀

How it works 讲解

阿 reads a in words like — "prefix of endearment"; 阿 reads e in words like 阿弥陀佛, 阿谀 — "to flatter". The surrounding word tells you which reading to use — learn the trigger words, not the character alone.

Examples 例句

  1. 阿弥陀佛Ēmítuó Fó。

    Praise be to Buddha.

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