() — (character) used to transliterate the sound 'ga' in foreign loanwords

Definition

伽 (gā) is a bound character used only in transliterating foreign names and terms — it has no standalone meaning. Recognise it in 伽马射线 ('gamma rays') and 伽利略 ('Galileo').

bound form
(character) used to transliterate the sound 'ga' in foreign loanwords

Beispiele

  • gā Mǎ shè xiàn shì yì zhǒng gāo néng diàn cí bō.
    Gamma rays are a type of high-energy electromagnetic wave.
  • Kē xué jiā yòng gā mǎ shè xiàn zhì liáo ái zhèng.
    Scientists use gamma rays to treat cancer.
  • gā Lì lüè shì yì dà lì tiān wén xué jiā.
    Galileo was an Italian astronomer.

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