哦 (ò) — oh (expressing understanding, realization, or mild surprise)
Definition
哦 marks a calm 'oh' of realization or mild surprise — softer and more neutral than 啊 or 呀, which carry stronger emotion. Often stretches to ò ò ò for 'I see, I see.'
interjection
oh (expressing understanding, realization, or mild surprise)
Easily confused
Examples
- 哦，。ò, Yuán lái shì zhè yàng.Oh, so that's how it is.
- 哦，。ò, Wǒ míng bai le.Oh, I understand now.
- 哦，？ò, Nǐ hái méi chī fàn a?Oh, you haven't eaten yet?
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