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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