阿Q

Mandarin

Etymology

• From the name of the main character in Lu Xun's “The True Story of A Q” （《阿Q正传》） who believes his defeats are victories.

Adjective

阿Q (traditional and simplified, Pinyin Ā Q)

1. (slang) foolish

Noun

阿Q (traditional and simplified, Pinyin Ā Q)

1. (slang) a foolish person

Synonyms

• A Q

Derived terms

• 阿Q精神 (A Q jingshen)

Proper noun

阿Q (traditional and simplified, Pinyin Ā Q)

1. Ah Q, a character in Lu Xun's story.