阿育王 ā yù wáng

Emperor Ashoka of ancient India

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. Ashoka (304-232 BC), Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty 孔雀王朝kǒng què wáng cháo, ruled 273-232 BC

Characters

Character Meaning
阿 ā HSK 3
prefix before names; sound in loanwords
育 yù HSK 3
to educate; to raise or bring up; to have children
王 wáng HSK 5
surname Wang; king or monarch