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吗
ma
Description
“吗”放在句子最后，让句子变成问题。
"吗" is placed at the end of a sentence to turn it into a question.
比如“你好吗？”就是在问对方好不好。
For example, "你好吗？" is asking if the other person is well.
Meanings
吗ma
question particle turning a statement into a yes/no question
你是学生吗？
Are you a student?
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Notes
- Etymology
originally the interrogative 麽/麼; now the neutral yes/no question marker placed sentence-finally.
- Nuance
吗 asks a plain yes/no question; 呢 asks 'what about...?' and 吧 softens or suggests.
In videos
“你不觉得海绵阿汤今天有点怪怪的吗？”
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