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嗯哼
ńhēng
Description
“嗯哼”是一个很随便的词，说话的时候用来回答别人，意思是“对”或者“我在听”。
"嗯哼" is a casual word used to respond to others, meaning "yes" or "I'm listening."
它也可以表示轻轻的笑，或者一种得意的样子。
It can also indicate a light laugh or a smug expression.
Meanings
嗯哼ńhēng
uh-huh; yeah (casual agreement or acknowledgment)
“你也去吗？”“嗯哼。”
"Are you going too?" "Uh-huh."
嗯哼ńhēng
a light laugh or smug/teasing sound
他嗯哼一声，笑着看着我。
He said 'uh-huh' and smiled at me.
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Notes
- Nuance
very casual and spoken; too informal for formal writing or polite settings.
- Etymology
onomatopoeic interjection combining 嗯 (uh) and 哼 (hmph/hum).
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