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Definitions
- 1. modal particle ending sentence, showing affirmation, approval, or consent
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3 itemsparticle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word (\What about ...?\, \And ...?\)
Particle indicating continuation, used in contrast or to soften a question.
(modal particle indicating suggestion or surmise)
Particle suggesting probability, or used to form an imperative or suggestion.
(question particle for \yes-no\ questions)
Particle used at the end of a yes-no question.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
啊 can become 呀 after vowels (a, e, i, o, ü), but only in informal writing; in formal text, 啊 remains unchanged regardless of preceding sound.
Formality
In formal writing, avoid 啊 and use statement structure without the particle; 啊 adds a casual or emphatic tone.
Grammar
Guides that feature 啊
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Use 谢什么啊 and 急什么 to wave away thanks, worries or a claim you disagree with.
Use 什么A的B的 in casual speech to list a few loose examples, like 什么画画的、跳舞的, meaning “things like painting, dancing and so on.”
Show strong feelings with 太好了！, 真好吃！ and 多漂亮啊！, and know when 太……了 means “too” rather than “so”.
Hear how tiny final particles change a sentence from question to suggestion, update, softness, or casual emphasis.
Example Sentences
2 shown今天的天气真好 啊 ！
啊 啊 ！
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