尕
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Meaning: little
💡 Imagine a small 'gǎ' sound like a tiny squeak—尕 means little!
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Character Story & Explanation
尕 (gǎ) is a colloquial Chinese character meaning 'little' or 'small', often used in northwestern dialects like those of Gansu, Qinghai, and Ningxia. It reflects a regional cultural affection for diminutives, as in 尕娃 (little boy) or 尕妹 (little sister). The character combines the radical 小 (small) with an additional stroke, visually emphasizing smallness. Its usage showcases China's linguistic diversity and the endearing way locals refer to children or small objects.
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