Chinese words starting with “A”
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- 啊ā(interjection) Ah! Oh! — expresses surprise, sudden understanding, or discoveryHSK 4
- 啊a(modal particle) softens the tone, adds emotion, or makes suggestions more friendlyHSK 2
- 爱àito love; to like; to be fond ofHSK 1
- 安全ān quán(adjective) safe, secureHSK 3
- 案子àn zilong table, counter; (colloquial) case, matter, project, jobHSK 7-9
- 安排ān páito arrange; to plan; to set upHSK 4
- 按àn(verb) to press, to push (with hand or finger); (verb) to control, to restrain, to shelve; (preposition) according to, based onHSK 4
- 案àn(law) case, lawsuit; incident, event; record, fileHSK 7-9
- 阿ā(literary) to flatter; to curry favor withHSK 7-9
- 安静ān jìngquiet; peaceful; calmHSK 3
- 爱情ài qíngromantic loveHSK 4
- 安ān(adjective) calm, peaceful, safe, secure; (verb) to calm, to reassure; (verb) to install, to fitHSK 5
- 案件àn jiàn(noun) legal case; instance (of a crime or incident)HSK 7-9
- 爱上ài shàngfall in love withHSK 7-9
- 按照àn zhàoaccording to, in accordance withHSK 4
- 奥ào(bound morpheme) profound, abstruse, mysterious (in compounds like 奥妙, 深奥); (bound morpheme) used in names related to the Olympics (e.g., 奥运, 奥林匹克)HSK 7-9
- 癌症ái zhèngcancerHSK 7-9
- 哎āi(interjection) hey! (used to call someone's attention); (interjection) oh! / hey! (expressing surprise, realization, or mild disapproval)HSK 5
- 艾ài(bound form) to punish (in compounds such as 惩艾 or 自怨自艾)HSK 7-9
- 暗àndark (lacking light); secret; hiddenHSK 5
- 暗示àn shìto hint, to suggestHSK 6
- 唉ài(interjection) expresses sigh, regret, disappointment, or resignation; (interjection) used to respond to someone calling you, showing agreement or recognitionHSK 5
- 阿姨ā yíauntie (polite term of address for a woman of one's parents' generation); nanny, childcare worker, housekeeper (often used by children or families)HSK 3
- 安娜An nàAnna (name)HSK 7-9
- 安慰ān wèi(verb) to comfort, to console; (adjective) comforting, consolingHSK 5
- 爱尔兰Aì ěr lánIrelandHSK 7-9
- 按摩àn móto massageHSK 6
- 熬áoto simmer, to decoct (cooking over low heat); to endure, to go through (a difficult period or hardship)HSK 7-9
- 肮脏āng zàngdirty, filthyHSK 7-9
- 阿门ā ménamen (used at the end of a Christian prayer)HSK 7-9
- 矮ǎishort (in height)HSK 3
- 爱人ài renspouse (standard term in mainland China); lover (used in other Chinese-speaking regions)HSK 3
- 埃及Aī jíEgyptHSK 7-9
- 哎呀āi yā(interjection) expresses surprise, dismay, mild annoyance, or admirationHSK 5
- 爱好ài hào(verb) to like, to be fond of; (noun) hobby, interestHSK 2
- 安全带ān quán dàiseat belt; safety beltHSK 5
- 安息ān xī(euphemism for death) to rest in peace; may the deceased rest; (formal) to rest; to go to sleepHSK 7-9
- 按钮àn niǔbutton (a press-able control)HSK 7-9
- 奥斯卡Aò sī kǎOscar (the Academy Award, a film award); Oscar (a person's name)HSK 7-9
- 暗杀àn shāto assassinateHSK 7-9
- 挨áito suffer, to endure (e.g., a beating, scolding, hardship); to delay, to stall, to dawdleHSK 7-9
- 挨áito be next to; to be adjacent to; to do something in order; sequentially (often used in compounds like 挨个)HSK 7-9
- 安装ān zhuāngto install, to mount (equipment, software)HSK 5
- 阿曼A mànOmanHSK 7-9
- 傲慢ào mànarrogant, haughtyHSK 7-9
- 阿富汗A fù hànAfghanistanHSK 7-9
- 安心ān xīn(adjective) at ease, relievedHSK 7-9
- 安全感ān quán gǎnsense of securityHSK 7-9
- 阿拉伯A lā bóArab (people or region); Arabian, Arabic (attributive)HSK 7-9
- 爱河Aì hé(Buddhist) the river of love/desire, a metaphor for worldly attachment that leads to suffering; (figurative) love; romantic relationship (used in phrases like 坠入爱河 'fall in love')HSK 7-9
- 嗷áosound of wailing or howlingHSK 7-9
- 澳大利亚Aò dà lì yàAustraliaHSK 7-9
- 安定ān dìng(adjective) stable, calm, settled; (verb) to stabilize, to calm downHSK 7-9
- 阿拉ā lāAllah (the Islamic God)HSK 7-9
- 昂贵áng guìexpensive, costlyHSK 6
- 阿姆斯特丹A mǔ sī tè dānAmsterdamHSK 7-9
- 安宁ān níngpeaceful, tranquil, calmHSK 7-9
- 按时àn shíon time, on scheduleHSK 4
- 安置ān zhìto place, to settle (people or things in a proper location); to put (someone) to bedHSK 7-9
- 埃āi(bound form) dust; fine earthHSK 7-9
- 阿根廷A gēn tíngArgentinaHSK 7-9
- 案例àn lìcase; instance; exampleHSK 6
- 碍àito hinder, to obstruct, to be in the way ofHSK 7-9
- 阿拉斯加A lā sī jiāAlaska (U.S. state)HSK 7-9
- 昂ángto raise; to hold high (especially the head); (in figurative or compound usage) to soar; to be elevated (e.g., prices, spirit)HSK 7-9
- 安保ān bǎosecurity (measures or work); security personnelHSK 7-9
- 哀悼āi dàoto mourn (someone's death), to express condolencesHSK 7-9
- 癌áicancerHSK 7-9
- 艾滋病ài zī bìngAIDSHSK 7-9
- 爱好者ài hào zhěenthusiast, fan, lover (of a hobby, sport, art, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 岸ànshore, coast, bank (of a river, sea, or lake)HSK 6
- 哎哟āi yō(interjection) ow, ouch (expressing pain); (interjection) hey, oh (expressing surprise or sudden realization)HSK 7-9
- 暗号àn hàosecret signal, code, or cipherHSK 7-9
- 安眠药ān mián yàosleeping pill, sleeping tabletHSK 7-9
- 安顿ān dùnto settle (someone) in, to find a place for (someone) so they are comfortableHSK 7-9
- 爱心ài xīncompassion, kindness, caring attitude; charity (e.g., 爱心活动, charity event); heart shape (♥)HSK 4
- 奥运会Aò yùn huìOlympic GamesHSK 7-9
- 安全部ān quán bùMinistry of State Security (of China); security department (of a company or organization)HSK 7-9
- 傲àoproud; arrogant; unyielding; defiant (in a positive sense, e.g., 傲骨)HSK 7-9
- 爱因斯坦Aì yīn sī tǎnAlbert EinsteinHSK 7-9
- 澳洲Aò zhōuAustraliaHSK 7-9
- 阿里A lǐAli (common Arabic/Islamic name); Alibaba Group (e-commerce company, abbreviation); Ngari (prefecture in Tibet)HSK 7-9
- 啊啊a a(interjection) ah! (expressing surprise, realization, or pain)HSK 7-9
- 安全局ān quán júsecurity bureau (government agency responsible for national security)HSK 7-9
- 腌ā(bound character) dirty, filthy (in 腌臢)HSK 7-9
- 阿尔巴尼亚A ěr bā ní yàAlbaniaHSK 7-9
- 暗中àn zhōng(noun) the dark; a place hidden from view; (noun) a state of obscurity or secrecyHSK 7-9
- 矮子ǎi zishort person (can be derogatory); dwarf (person of unusually short stature)HSK 7-9
- 盎司àng sīounce (unit of weight)HSK 7-9
- 阿司匹林ā sī pǐ línaspirinHSK 7-9
- 爱国ài guóto love one's country; patrioticHSK 7-9
- 胺ànamine (a class of organic chemical compounds)HSK 7-9
- 案情àn qíngdetails of a case (in law); facts of a caseHSK 7-9
- 案发àn fā(of a crime or incident) to occur; to come to lightHSK 7-9
- 爱国者ài guó zhěpatriot; Patriot missileHSK 7-9
- 爱意ài yìlove (the feeling or expression of love)HSK 7-9
- 挨饿ái èto suffer from hunger, to go hungry, to starveHSK 7-9
- 暗算àn suànto plot against, to scheme againstHSK 7-9
- 熬夜áo yèto stay up late or all night (often for work or study)HSK 5
- 安吉An jíAnji (county in Zhejiang, China)HSK 7-9
- 安抚ān fǔto placate, to pacify, to appeaseHSK 7-9
- 挨打ái dǎto be beaten, to take a beating (physically or figuratively)HSK 7-9
- 阿波罗A bō luóApollo (Greek/Roman god of the sun, music, and prophecy)HSK 7-9
- 安然ān ránsafely and peacefully; calmly; safe and soundHSK 7-9
- 岸边àn biānriverbank, shore; the land along the edge of a river, lake, or seaHSK 7-9
- 安然无恙ān rán wú yàngsafe and sound, unscathed (after a dangerous situation)HSK 7-9
- 按摩师àn mó shīmasseur; massage therapistHSK 7-9
- 安稳ān wěnsteady and calm; stable; (of sleep) sound; (of a transition) smoothHSK 7-9
- 爱戴ài dàito love and respect (a superior, leader, or elder)HSK 7-9
- 俺ǎnI (dialectal, used in northern Chinese dialects); we (dialectal, used in northern Chinese dialects)HSK 7-9
- 挨着āi zheto be next to; to be adjacent to; to do something one by one; sequentially (in pattern 挨着 + Verb)HSK 7-9
- 碍事ài shìto be in the way, to be a hindrance; (often in the negative) to matter, to be of consequenceHSK 7-9
- 凹āoconcave, sunken, indented; female (connector, e.g., a socket)HSK 7-9
- 爱慕ài mùto admire, to adoreHSK 7-9
- 奥地利Aò dì lìAustriaHSK 7-9
- 暗语àn yǔcode word (prearranged secret word or phrase used for identification); argot; private language or jargon of a particular groupHSK 7-9
- 澳ào(bound form) inlet, bay (used in place names)HSK 7-9
- 按住àn zhùto press down and hold (so it cannot move); to restrain, to suppressHSK 7-9
- 奥林匹克Aò lín pǐ kèOlympics (international multi-sport event)HSK 7-9
- 安详ān xiángserene, composed (of expression, demeanor, or atmosphere)HSK 7-9
- 爱抚ài fǔ(formal) to caress, to stroke gently (physically); (formal) to show tender care for, to nurture affectionately (emotionally)HSK 7-9
- 爱护ài hùto cherish; to take care of; to protectHSK 5
- 安检ān jiǎnto go through a security checkHSK 4
- 氨ānammoniaHSK 7-9
- 奥克兰Aò kè lánOakland; AucklandHSK 7-9
- 奥马哈Aò mǎ hāOmahaHSK 7-9
- 安乐死ān lè sǐeuthanasia; painless deathHSK 7-9
- 安危ān wēisafety and danger (as a general concept, e.g., personal or national well-being)HSK 7-9
- 安葬ān zàngto bury (the dead)HSK 7-9
- 奥运Aò yùnthe Olympics (short for 奥林匹克运动会)HSK 7-9
- 暗地里àn dì lǐ(adverbial phrase) secretly; inwardly; on the slyHSK 7-9
- 挨揍ái zòuto get beaten up, to take a beatingHSK 7-9
- 埃塞俄比亚Aī sài é bǐ yàEthiopiaHSK 7-9
- 懊悔ào huǐto regret, to feel remorseHSK 7-9
- 鹌鹑ān chunquail (the bird)HSK 7-9
- 安好ān hǎosafe and well; in good health; everything is fineHSK 7-9
- 阿尔法ā ěr fǎalpha (Greek letter Α, α)HSK 7-9
- 阿飞ā fēihooligan, hoodlum, young rowdyHSK 7-9
- 哀伤āi shānggrieved, sad, sorrowfulHSK 7-9
- 暧昧ài mèiambiguous, equivocal (of words, attitudes, or behavior); (of a relationship) romantically or sexually ambiguous, shady, illicitHSK 7-9
- 按部就班àn bù jiù bānto follow established procedures; to do things step by step (often implying a lack of creativity or flexibility)HSK 7-9
- 癌细胞ái xì bāocancer cellHSK 7-9
- 安逸ān yìeasy and comfortable, carefreeHSK 7-9
- 暗礁àn jiāosubmerged reef; hidden obstacle (figurative)HSK 7-9
- 啊呀ā yā(interjection) oh! / ah! / my gosh! (expresses surprise, pain, realization, or urging)HSK 7-9
- 爱滋病ài zī bìngAIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)HSK 7-9
- 奥斯卡奖ào sī kǎ jiǎngAcademy Award; Oscar (film award)HSK 7-9
- 爱斯基摩Aì sī jī móEskimo (attributive; used before nouns like 人, 犬, 文化, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 安插ān chāto place (someone in a position) surreptitiously or through connections; to plant (a spy)HSK 7-9
- 岸上àn shàngon the shore, on the bankHSK 7-9
- 翱翔áo xiángto soar, to circle in flight (of birds, aircraft, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 奥秘ào mìprofound mystery; deep secret (of nature, the universe, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 捱āito endure, to suffer through (hardship, pain, hunger); to put off, to delay, to drag out (time)HSK 7-9
- 爱丁堡Aì dīng bǎoEdinburgh (capital of Scotland)HSK 7-9
- 哀āi(bound form) sorrowful, lamenting, tragic (used in compound words)HSK 7-9
- 阿拉伯语A lā bó yǔArabic languageHSK 7-9
- 哀求āi qiúto entreat, to implore, to plead (earnestly)HSK 7-9
- 安放ān fàngto place; to put (in a certain position)HSK 7-9
- 安琪儿ān qí érangel (loanword); transliteration for the name Angel / AngelaHSK 7-9
- 阿尔伯克基ā ěr bó kè jīAlbuquerque (city in New Mexico, USA)HSK 7-9
- 澳门Aò ménMacao; Macau (Special Administrative Region of China)HSK 7-9
- 爱神ài shéngod of love; CupidHSK 7-9
- 暗处àn chùdark place; hidden place; secret placeHSK 7-9
- 暗影àn yǐngshadow; dark area (umbra)HSK 7-9
- 阿肯色州A kěn sè zhōuArkansas (US state)HSK 7-9
- 安全区ān quán qūsafe area; security zoneHSK 7-9
- 矮小ǎi xiǎoshort and small (in stature); undersizedHSK 7-9
- 安分ān fèncontent with one's lot, knowing one's place (and not overstepping one's role)HSK 7-9
- 挨家挨户āi jiā āi hùdoor-to-door, from house to house (as an adverbial phrase)HSK 7-9
- 按键àn jiànto press a key (on a keyboard, keypad, or button panel)HSK 7-9
- 暗黑àn hēideep black, pitch-black, darkHSK 7-9
- 阿尔及利亚A ěr jí lì yàAlgeriaHSK 7-9
- 安上ān shǎngto install, to fit, to fixHSK 7-9
- 安眠ān miánto sleep peacefully (formal/literary)HSK 7-9
- 艾滋病毒ài zī bìng dúHIV (human immunodeficiency virus); the AIDS virusHSK 7-9
- 阿托品ā tuō pǐnatropineHSK 7-9
- 安哥拉An gē lāAngolaHSK 7-9
- 安安静静ān ān jìng jìngquiet and peaceful (reduplicated form of 安静, emphasizing a sustained, undisturbed state)HSK 7-9
- 按铃àn líng(noun) a bell that is rung by pressing, such as a doorbell or call bellHSK 7-9
- 奥迪Aò díAudi (car brand)HSK 7-9
- 安家ān jiāto settle down and set up a home; to provide for one's family's welfareHSK 7-9
- 爱恋ài liànto be in love with; to feel deeply attached toHSK 7-9
- 挨个āi gèone by one; in turnHSK 7-9
- 暗淡àn dàn(of light) dim, faint; (of color) dull, drab; (figurative) gloomy, bleakHSK 7-9
- 阿修罗ā xiū luó(Buddhism) asura; a titan-like being in Buddhist cosmology, often at war with the godsHSK 7-9
- 安生ān shēng(of life, environment) peaceful, stable, free from disturbance; (of a person, usually in negative or rhetorical) calm, well-behaved, not causing troubleHSK 7-9
- 安达An dáAnda (city in Heilongjiang Province)HSK 7-9
- 黯淡àn dàndim, dull (of light or color); gloomy, bleak (of mood or prospects)HSK 7-9
- 奥斯威辛Aò sī wēi xīnAuschwitz (concentration camp)HSK 7-9
- 安大略ān dà lüèOntario (Canadian province)HSK 7-9
- 暗喻àn yùmetaphorHSK 7-9
- 爱惜ài xīto cherish, to treasure, to use sparinglyHSK 7-9
- 安全性ān quán xìngsafety; safenessHSK 7-9
- 按揭àn jiē(verb) to take out a mortgage; to purchase (property) through a mortgage loanHSK 7-9
- 案犯àn fànconvicted criminal; culprit in a criminal caseHSK 7-9
- 欸ǎi(interjection) hey! (used to draw attention)HSK 7-9
- 懊恼ào nǎoannoyed, vexed, upsetHSK 7-9
- 阿斯匹林ā sī pǐ línaspirin (variant spelling of 阿司匹林)HSK 7-9
- 埃菲尔āi fēi ěrEiffel (proper noun, as in the Eiffel Tower or Gustave Eiffel)HSK 7-9
- 暗藏àn cángto conceal, to hide (secretly)HSK 7-9