Definition
额 is a noun that primarily refers to the forehead. It is also used as a suffix in compounds to indicate a specified amount or number (e.g., 金额 'amount of money', 名额 'quota'). A less common historical meaning is a horizontal inscribed tablet (e.g., 匾额).
n.
foreheadspecified amount or number (suffix)horizontal inscribed tablet (historical)
Examples
- 额。Tā de é shàng yǒu yí dào bā.He has a scar on his forehead.
- ，。Zhè cì de míng é yǒuxiàn, qǐng jìnzǎo shēnqǐng.The quota for this time is limited, please apply as soon as possible.
- 匾额。Miào ménkǒu de biǎn é hěn gǔlǎo.The plaque at the temple gate is very old.
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