呀
Definitions
- 1. (particle equivalent to 啊 after a vowel, expressing surprise or doubt)
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3 itemsmodal particle ending sentence, showing affirmation, approval, or consent
both are sentence-final particles, 呀 is used after vowels to replace 啊
particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word (\What about ...?\, \And ...?\)
another common sentence-final particle, but with different functions (e.g., ongoing action, softening)
(modal particle indicating suggestion or surmise)
sentence-final particle for suggestions or assumptions, different from 呀
Usage notes
Collocations
呀 is a phonetic variant of 啊 used after syllables ending in a vowel (e.g., 好呀, 谁呀) to avoid hiatus.
Common mistakes
Learners often confuse 呀 with 啊; 呀 appears only after vowels, while 啊 appears after consonants.
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Example Sentences
2 shown你是谁 呀 ？
呀 ！
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