The Chinese word “啊” is a particle that is commonly used in everyday speech. It is often added to the end of a sentence to express a range of emotions, such as surprise, emphasis, or confirmation. For example, the sentence “你好” means “hello”, but adding “啊” at the end, “你好啊”, can convey a sense of warmth or friendliness. The tone in which “啊” is pronounced can also affect its meaning, with a rising tone indicating a question or surprise, and a falling tone indicating confirmation or emphasis. Overall, “啊” is a versatile particle that adds nuance and emotion to Chinese sentences.
Translation
a
Particle: showing approval
ā
Expression: ah! oh!
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 你要去哪里啊？ | nǐ yào qù nǎlǐ a? | Where are you going? |
| 天气真好啊！ | tiānqì zhēn hǎo a! | The weather is really nice! |
| 我们走啊！ | wǒmen zǒu a! | Let’s go! |
| 你怎么不说话啊？ | nǐ zěnme bù shuōhuà a? | Why aren’t you talking? |
| 她真漂亮啊！ | tā zhēn piàoliang a! | She’s so pretty! |
| 好累啊，我想休息一下 | hǎo lèi a, wǒ xiǎng xiūxí yīxià | I’m so tired, I want to rest for a bit |
| 真好吃啊，你做的饭 | zhēn hǎo chī a, nǐ zuò de fàn | This food is delicious, you cooked it so well |
| 你们在干什么啊？ | nǐmen zài gàn shénme a? | What are you guys doing? |
HSK
啊 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2 and HSK Level 4.
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