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

Strokes7RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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

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

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

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Pronunciation of 佧

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Etymology of 佧

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 佧

IDS Structure⿰亻卡
Full Character
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ren2
left
ka3
right
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Cultural Notes for 佧

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 佧

Words Containing This Character2
ancient 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.