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嗯哼
ǹhēng
Description
“嗯哼”是一个口语里常用的声音，用来表示你在听，或者同意别人说的话。
"嗯哼" is a common spoken sound used to show you are listening or agree with what someone says.
有时候它也带着一点得意或者提醒别人的意思。
Sometimes it also carries a hint of pride or a reminder to others.
Meanings
嗯哼ǹhēng
uh-huh (showing you are listening or agree)
“你听懂了吗？”“嗯哼。”
"Did you understand?" "Uh-huh."
嗯哼ǹhēng
ahem (to get attention or hint reproach)
嗯哼，你是不是忘了什么？
Uh-huh, did you forget something?
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
More casual and warm than plain 嗯; often used in chat or to acknowledge softly.
- Etymology
Combines the nasal particle 嗯 with 哼, mimicking a soft throat sound.
In videos
“嗯哼，嗯哼，嗯哼。”
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