伽 (gā) — (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
Examples
- 。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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