aka

/ˌeɪ keɪ ˈeɪ/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈɑkə] /ˌeɪ keɪ ˈeɪ/ (ame, ipa)

aka — abbreviation

1. A short way of writing 'also known as' — used before another name that a person,

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釋義

A short way of writing 'also known as' — used before another name that a person, place, or thing is known by.

例句

Manuela Alvarez, aka the chef who won last year's contest, is opening a restaurant.

aka introducing a descriptive epithet for a person

The city of Chiang Mai, aka the Rose of the North, has famous temples and night markets.

aka + nickname for a place

文法句型

[noun phrase], aka [alternative name]

用法筆記

Abbreviation for 'also known as.' Often written without periods as 'aka,' but also appears as 'a.k.a.' Common in informal writing, news headlines, and social media. When reading aloud, say 'also known as' or the individual letters 'A-K-A.'

常見錯誤

❌Dr. Chen, aka Dr. Wei-Lin Chen, will see you now.
✅Dr. Chen, also known as Dr. Wei-Lin Chen, will see you now.
💡In formal or professional contexts, use the full phrase 'also known as' instead of the abbreviation.