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额 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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额
é
forehead
n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #4989, Hard
额
é
horizontal tablet or inscribed board
n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #4989, Hard
额
é
specified number or amount
n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #4989, Hard
额
é
forehead; quota, amount
n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #4989, Hard
é(e2)e T2
1forehead
2horizontal tablet or inscribed board
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March 24, 2026
额(頟)é(e2)
The character 额 (é) primarily means 'forehead' in a physical sense but can also refer to a horizontal tablet or inscribed board. Additionally, it signifies a specified number or amount, often in formal contexts such as quotas or limits.
Strokes15Radical页Frequency#4989DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In traditional Chinese culture, the forehead is often seen as a representation of one's fortune and health, which is why it might hold significance in discussions about one's fate or destiny.
Memory tip
Imagine a giant forehead (额) holding a tablet (the horizontal tablet meaning). The character's shape resembles a forehead with a horizontal line at the top, helping you remember that it relates to both the forehead and an inscribed board.
Meanings of 额
é(e2)
1forehead
2horizontal tablet or inscribed board
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About 额
额Simplified
頟Traditional
15Strokes
页Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4989Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 额 with 額 (which is a more common variant). This character is more formal and may appear in written contexts discussing limits or quotas. Remember to use the correct tone (é) to avoid confusion with other words.
HSK Study Tips
Although 额 is not directly included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 3 words like 数量 (shùliàng - amount) and 头 (tóu - head), helping learners understand context around measurements and amounts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 额 with 額, mistakenly using one for the other based on pronunciation. For example, saying '我有很多额' instead of '我有很多额头' (I have a big forehead).
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额 = 页 + 客. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 额
IDS Structure⿰客页
额Full character
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客ke4
left
页ye4
right
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Parts
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How to say forehead in Chinese
“forehead” in Chinese is额é
The character 额 (é) primarily means 'forehead' in a physical sense but can also refer to a horizontal tablet or inscribed board. Additionally, it signifies a specified number or amount, often in formal contexts such as quotas or limits.
When to use 额
Be careful not to confuse 额 with 額 (which is a more common variant). This character is more formal and may appear in written contexts discussing limits or quotas. Remember to use the correct tone (é) to avoid confusion with other words.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 额 with 額, mistakenly using one for the other based on pronunciation. For example, saying '我有很多额' instead of '我有很多额头' (I have a big forehead).
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Grammar patterns of 额
额 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The gloom deepened after a thumping £45m loss at British Rail.
8
正如一位愤世嫉俗的旧主顾所说的那样，“他很可能把差额塞进了自己的腰包！”
zhèngrú yī wèi fèn shì jí sú de jiù zhǔ gù suǒ shuō de nàyàng，“ tā hěn kěnéng bǎ chā’é sāi jìn le zìjǐ de yāo bāo！”
As one former customer said cynically, "He's probably pocketed the difference!"
9
他被指控滥用秘密的政府行贿基金，金额达1,750万美元。
tā bèi zhǐkòng lànyòng mìmì de zhèngfǔ xíng huì jījīn， jīn’é dá1,750 wàn měiyuán。
He's accused of misusing $5 million from a secret government slush fund.
10
如果被判有罪，他就要面临巨额罚款。
rúguǒ bèi pàn yǒu zuì， tā jiùyào miànlín jù’é fákuǎn。
If he is found guilty he faces a hefty fine.
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Cultural Notes for 额
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While the forehead holds physical significance in both cultures, in Chinese culture, it's more often associated with destiny and fortune, unlike in Western cultures where it primarily denotes physical appearance.
Word Family of 额
Words containing this character20
额éforehead額
额外éwàiextra額外
金额jīn’ésum of money金額
份额fèn’éshare份額
总额zǒngétotal (amount or value)總額
额头étóuforehead額頭
巨额jù’éa huge amount巨額
数额shù’éamount數額
名额míng’équota名額
销售额xiāoshòu’ésales figure銷售額
前额qián’éforehead前額
余额yú’ésurplus餘額
额度édùquota額度
高额gāo’éhigh quota高額
超额chāo’éabove quota超額
配额pèi’équota配額
焦头烂额jiāotóulàn’éfig. hard-pressed焦頭爛額
营业额yíngyè’éturnover營業額
定额dìng’équota定額
差额chā’édifference差額
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Frequently asked questions about 额
It is pronounced as 'é' with a rising tone.
It's more commonly found in written or formal contexts, rather than in daily spoken language.
Common phrases include 额头 (étóu - forehead) and 额度 (édù - quota or limit).
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