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阿āprefix used before monosyllabic names, kinship terms etc to indicate familiarity; used in transliteration啊amodal particle ending sentence, showing affirmation, approval, or consent阿姨ā yímaternal aunt; step-mother矮ǎi(of a person) short; (of a wall etc) low爱àito love; to be fond of; to like; affection爱国ài guóto love one's country; patriotic爱好ài hàoto like; to be fond of; to take pleasure in; to be keen on; interest; hobby爱护ài hùto cherish; to treasure爱情ài qíngromance; love (romantic)爱人ài renspouse (PRC); lover (non-PRC)矮小ǎi xiǎoshort and small; low and small爱心ài xīncompassion; kindness安ān(bound form) calm; peaceful; to calm; to set at ease按ànto press; to push案àn(legal) case; incident暗àndark; to turn dark安静ān jìngquiet; peacefulIn context安排ān páito arrange; to plan安全ān quánsafe; secure; safety; security按时àn shíon time; before deadline暗示àn shìto hint; to suggest; hint; suggestion按照àn zhàoaccording to; in accordance with安置ān zhìto find a place for; to help settle down安装ān zhuāngto install; to erect
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