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佧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
佧kǎan ancient tribe in Chinax, 7 strokes, radical 亻
佧kǎancient name for an ethnic group in Chinaunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
kǎ(ka3) T3
  1. 1an ancient tribe in China
  2. 2ancient name for an ethnic group in China
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March 24, 2026

佧kǎ(ka3)

The character 佧 (kǎ) refers to an ancient tribe in China, often associated with certain ethnic groups. It is primarily used in historical or cultural contexts when discussing the diversity of ancient Chinese societies and their tribes.

Strokes7Radical亻
Cultural Note

In Chinese history, tribes like the 佧 played important roles in the formation of various dynasties and cultural exchanges, reflecting the rich diversity that has always existed in China.

Memory Tip

Think of 佧 as a 'car' (sounds like 'ka') that takes you back in time to ancient China, where different tribes, like the 佧, were part of the rich tapestry of history. The character combines 人 (rén, person) and 佳 (jiā, good), suggesting that these tribes were integral to the population and culture.

Meanings of 佧

kǎ(ka3)
1an ancient tribe in China
2ancient name for an ethnic group in China
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About 佧

佧Simplified
7Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 佧

Usage Notes

Since 佧 is not commonly used in modern language, it is mostly found in historical texts or discussions about ethnic studies. Be mindful of using it in formal contexts rather than casual conversations, as it may not be widely recognized.

HSK Study Tips

While 佧 does not appear in HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enrich your knowledge of Chinese history and culture. Students should focus on the significance of ancient tribes in Chinese development, linking it to other ethnic group terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 佧 with similar-sounding characters like 卡 (kǎ, card) or 考 (kǎo, test). Remember, 佧 is specifically linked to historical tribes and is not used in everyday contexts.

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Etymology of 佧

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

people

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)卡
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Case file: 佧

  1. 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half卡 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaypeople
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 佧?

Decomposition of 佧

IDS Structure⿰亻卡
佧Full Character
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亻ren2
left
卡ka3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 佧?

How to say an ancient tribe in China in Chinese

“an ancient tribe in China” in Chinese is佧kǎ

The character 佧 (kǎ) refers to an ancient tribe in China, often associated with certain ethnic groups. It is primarily used in historical or cultural contexts when discussing the diversity of ancient Chinese societies and their tribes.

When to use 佧

Since 佧 is not commonly used in modern language, it is mostly found in historical texts or discussions about ethnic studies. Be mindful of using it in formal contexts rather than casual conversations, as it may not be widely recognized.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 佧 with similar-sounding characters like 卡 (kǎ, card) or 考 (kǎo, test). Remember, 佧 is specifically linked to historical tribes and is not used in everyday contexts.

Write 佧

佧

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Word Family of 佧

Words Containing This Character2
佧kǎancient name for an ethnic group in China
佧佤族Wa, Kawa or Va ethnic group of Myanmar, south China and southeast Asia
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Compound Meaning

What does 佧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 佧

It primarily represents historical tribes, and is not often used in contemporary discussions.

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