嘞 (lei) — (sentence-final particle) similar to 了 but with a tone of approval or satisfaction
Definition
Sentence-final particle that softens a statement with a satisfied or approving tone — use it after stating something you feel good about (like the weather, food, or someone's work). Unlike 了, it does not signal a change of state.
bound form
(sentence-final particle) similar to 了 but with a tone of approval or satisfaction
Examples
- 嘞！Zhè ge cài hǎo chī lei!This dish is delicious!
- 嘞！Nǐ zuò dé bú cuò lei!You did a great job!
- 嘞！Jīn tiān tiān qì zhēn hǎo lei!The weather is really nice today!
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