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má

HSK 1

Meaning

  • (coll.) what?
  • used in 嗎啡|吗啡[ma3 fei1]
  • (question particle for "yes-no" questions)

Definition

疑问语气助词，用于句末表示疑问。

A question particle used at the end of a sentence to indicate a yes-no question.

Usage

通常用于是非问句的末尾，表示询问或疑问的语气。

Typically used at the end of yes-no questions to indicate an interrogative tone.

Examples

  • 1 你好吗？ (How are you?)
  • 2 你吃饭了吗？ (Have you eaten?)
  • 3 他是老师吗？ (Is he a teacher?)
  • 4 这本书是你的吗？ (Is this book yours?)
  • 5 明天有雨吗？ (Will it rain tomorrow?)

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