(ō) — (interjection) oh! ah! (used to indicate realization or understanding)

Definition

噢 (ō) is a casual interjection meaning 'oh!' / 'ah!' — used when you suddenly realize or understand something, like '原来如此'. Spoken and informal; in writing, 哦 is more common.

interjection
oh! ah! (used to indicate realization or understanding)

Examples

  • ō, Yuán lái shì zhè yàng!
    Oh, so that's how it is!
  • ō, Wǒ míng bai nǐ de yì si le.
    Oh, I understand what you mean.
  • ō, Guài bu de tā gāng cái nà me gāo xìng.
    Oh, no wonder he was so happy just now.

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