Modal particle indicating that sth is obvious in Chinese: 嘛 (ma)
ma
modal particle indicating that sth is obvious
Definitions
- 1modal particle indicating that sth is obvious
- 2particle indicating a pause for emphasis
Stroke order
Watch how to write 嘛 stroke by stroke.
Zhuyin
This word’s pronunciation in Bopomofo.
˙ㄇㄚ
ma
Example sentences
See 嘛 used in real sentences with pinyin and English translations.
这件事很简单嘛，你别担心。
zhè jiàn shì hěn jiǎn dān ma， nǐ bié dān xīn。
This is obviously simple, so don't worry.
Related words
埋
mái
to bury
慢车
màn chē
local bus or train
盲人
máng rén
blind person
没收
mò shōu
to confiscate
梅花
méi huā
plum blossom
美容
měi róng
to improve one's appearance (using cosmetics or cosmetic surgery)
蒙
méng
drizzle
猛
měng
ferocious
秘书长
mì shū zhǎng
secretary-general
棉
mián
generic term for cotton or kapok
免得
miǎn de
so as not to
面对面
miàn duì miàn
face to face
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