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嘛 (ma): particle indicating obviousness or emphasis

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 6particle

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
particle indicating obviousness or emphasis
Characters
1
Part of speech
particle
HSK level
HSK 6
Strokes
14
Radical
口
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • modal particle indicating that sth is obvious
  • particle indicating a pause for emphasis

Chinese explanation

  • 语气助词,用在句末,表示所说的事情很明显、理所当然
  • 常带有提醒、劝说或轻微不满的语气
  • 也可以用在句中停顿处,引起对方注意或表示道理显而易见。

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14 strokes

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Example sentences

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Don't worry, Xiao Li—he can definitely help you solve this problem.

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Learning Chinese—just listen and speak more, and you'll naturally get it; there's nothing to be afraid of.

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It's Sunday—of course the park is crowded; let's go another day.

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He's the manager—naturally he's responsible for the decisions of the whole department.

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Kids—it's normal for them to make small mistakes; just teach him patiently.

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