Etymology

Ah Pek

Today it means: Paternal uncle (father's elder brother) Full definition →

Hokkien 阿伯
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  1. Hokkien · borrowed from阿伯
  2. English todayAh Pek

Borrowed from Hokkien 阿伯 (a-peh).

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