Etymology

Ah Chek

Today it means: Uncle (father's younger brother) Full definition →

Hokkien 阿叔
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  1. Hokkien · borrowed from阿叔
  2. English todayAh Chek

Borrowed from Hokkien 阿叔 (a-chek).

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