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Meaning of 甲
Pinyin
jiǎ
Radical
田
Strokes
5
Definition
"A" (in a sequence of examples involving "A", "B", "C", etc.) / 1st heavenly stem / 1st in order / armor
Usage
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甲 [jiǎ]
名词 (Noun)
1. 天干的第一位，用于作顺序第一的代称： The first position among the Ten Celestial Stems, used as a reference for the first in order.
2. 居于首位的，超过所有其它的： In the foremost position, surpassing all others.
3. 古代科举考试成绩名次的分类： A classification of scores in the ancient imperial examination system.
4. 古代军人打仗穿的护身衣服，用皮革或金属叶片制成： Armor worn by soldiers in ancient times, made of leather or metal plates.
5. 现代用金属做成有保护功能的装备： Modern protective equipment made of metal.
6. 某些动物身上有保护功能的硬壳： The hard shell of certain animals that provides protection.
7. 手指或脚趾上的角质硬壳： The keratinized hard shell on fingers or toes (nail).
8. 旧时户口编制单位： An administrative unit for household registration in the past.
9. 植物果实的外壳： The outer shell of plant fruits.
10. 古同“胛”，肩胛： An ancient term referring to "scapula".
引文 (References)
1. 《说文》：甲，东方之孟阳气萌动。从木，戴孚甲之象。
("Shuōwén"): Jî, the beginning of spring in the east; the image of a sprouting seed from a plant.
2. 《六书故》：甲象草木戴种而出之形。
("Liu Shu Gu"): Jî resembles the shape of plants sprouting from seeds.
3. 《易·解》：雷雨作而百果草木皆甲坼(chè)。
("Yì": When thunder and rain come, all fruits and plants burst open.)
例句 (Examples)
- 又如:莩甲;甲坼(甲宅。外壳裂开。指草木种子裂开硬壳发出芽头): For example, it can refer to shells or the cracking of a seed shell.
动词 (Verb)
1. 居第一;冠于： To occupy the first place; to be crowned.
2. 把甲衣穿在身上： To put on armor.
形容词 (Adjective)
第一的，上等的 (first): Refers to the highest or best quality.
例句 (Examples)
- 如:甲第(上等的府第;指豪富之家): For instance, "classy residence" reflects the luxurious aspect of homes.
动物名 (Animal name)
指甲鱼。脊椎动物亚门爬蟲綱龜鱉目。外形像龜，背甲呈灰黑色，有軟皮： Refers to the soft-shelled turtle, a member of the class Reptilia, resembling a turtle with a dark gray or black shell and soft skin.
背甲圓形，邊緣柔軟，肉供食用，甲殼可入藥： Its shell is round with soft edges, its meat is edible, and the shell can be used in medicine.
tortoise shell and animal bones used in divination / oracle bone inscriptions (an early form of Chinese script)
Same Pronunciation Characters
Same Radical Characters
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Input Method for 甲
Pinyin
jia3
Wubi
lhnh
Cangjie
wl
Zhengma
kib
Four Corner
60500
Unicode
U+7532
Stroke Number Category
HSK Level Category