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耶
yē, yé
Description
“耶”这个字很少单独用，它常常出现在外来的名字里，比如“耶稣”和“耶路撒冷”。
The character "耶" is rarely used alone; it often appears in foreign names, such as "耶稣" and "耶路撒冷".
在古时候的书里，“耶”也可以放在句子的最后，表示问题。
In ancient texts, "耶" can also be placed at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.
Meanings
耶yē
syllable used in transliterated foreign names
很多人在圣诞节想到耶稣。
Many people think of Jesus at Christmas.
耶yé
final particle marking a question (classical Chinese)
是耶非耶？
Is it yes or no?
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Notes
- Etymology
mainly a phonetic character used to transcribe foreign sounds, as in 耶稣 (Jesus).
- Nuance
the question-particle sense 耶 is classical/literary and rarely used in modern speech.
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