Definition
啊 is a small word often added to the end of a sentence to soften the tone, make it sound friendlier, or show emotion. It can also express surprise or recognition when used alone (ā!). In everyday speech, it is very common with suggestions and questions.
particle
(modal particle) softens the toneadds emotionor makes suggestions more friendly
Easily confused
- 啊ālook-alike(interjection) Ah! Oh! — expresses surprise, sudden understanding, or discovery
- 呵hēlook-aliketo exhale, to breathe out (especially onto a surface)
Examples
- 啊！lái a!Come on!
- 啊？Zhè shì nǐ de shū a?Is this your book?
- 啊。Wǒmen yìqǐ qù a.Let's go together.
Grammar
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