嘛
ma
Description
“嘛”是一个语气词，放在句子后面，让说话听起来更自然、更有感情。
"嘛" is a modal particle placed at the end of a sentence to make speech sound more natural and expressive.
它常常用来表示“这是很明显的事”，或者一种轻松、劝说的语气。
It is often used to indicate "this is obvious" or to convey a casual, persuasive tone.
Meanings
嘛ma
particle showing something is obvious or self-evident
这很简单嘛，你一定会。
It's very simple, you'll definitely get it.
嘛ma
particle softening a request or persuasion
你就来嘛，大家都在等你。
Just come, everyone is waiting for you.
嘛ma
particle marking a pause or topic in speech
这件事嘛，我们再想想。
As for this matter, let's think about it some more.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
嘛 implies the point is obvious or expected; 吗 (different tone/word) instead forms a question.
- Form
often follows statements to add a coaxing, matter-of-fact, or reasoning tone.
In videos
“可是昨天晚上因为地震嘛”
“最近不是已经世界杯开始了嘛，”
“你是你心情不好的时候会很想暴食嘛，”
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