呣 (ḿ) — interjection expressing a question

Definition

An interjection (like 'Hm?') used to ask the speaker to repeat or to show you're thinking. Suggests uncertainty or a request for clarification, not a strong question mark.

noun

interjection expressing a question

Examples

呣，？
ḿ, Nǐ gāng cái shuō shén me?
Hm? What did you just say?
呣，？
ḿ, Zhè ge zěn me yàng?
Hm? How about this one?
呣，，。
ḿ, Wǒ méi tīng qīng chǔ, zài shuō yí cì.
Hm? I didn't hear clearly, say it again.

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