嘛
ma
Description
“嘛”是一个语气词，放在句子后面，表示道理很明显，或者用来提出要求。
"嘛" is a modal particle placed at the end of a sentence to indicate that the reason is obvious or to make a request.
我们说话的时候常常用“嘛”，让语气听起来更自然、更亲切。
We often use "嘛" in speech to make the tone sound more natural and friendly.
Meanings
嘛ma
particle showing something is obvious or reasonable
这本书很简单嘛，你能看懂。
This book is very simple; you can understand it.
嘛ma
particle used to make a request or persuade
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
钱嘛，不用担心，我来付。
As for money, don't worry, I'll pay.
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Notes
- Nuance
嘛 (ma) softens statements and suggests something is self-evident; different from question particle 吗.
- Etymology
colloquial modal particle, always toneless (neutral tone) at the end of a clause.
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