来着 (lái zhe) — (sentence-final particle) indicates a past action, often with a tone of recollection or uncertainty
Definition
Sentence-final particle placed after a verb to show the action happened in the past, often when the speaker has just remembered it or is unsure of the details.
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(sentence-final particle) indicates a past actionoften with a tone of recollection or uncertainty
Examples
- 来着？Nǐ gāng cái shuō shén me lái zhe?What were you just saying?
- 来着，。Wǒ zuó tiān qù chāo shì lái zhe, wàng le mǎi jī dàn.I went to the supermarket yesterday, but I forgot to buy eggs.
- 来着？Tā shì bu shì zài běi jīng gōng zuò lái zhe?Did he work in Beijing, or something like that?
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