saat3薩萨
Jyutpingsaat3
Yalesaat
Definition
A Chinese surname, usually transliterated as Sat.
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How it's used
Primarily encountered as a surname in Hong Kong, this character is rarely used outside of names or specific transliterations. It is most commonly seen in the context of foreign names or historical figures where the sound needs to be preserved. It does not carry any inherent meaning in daily conversation beyond its function as a proper noun.
Examples
Is that Mr. Sat living here?
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Grammar guides
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