Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
嗯-
ǹg, ng
Description
“嗯”是一个很常用的语气词，说话的时候常常用来表示回答、同意，或者在想事情。
"嗯" is a very common interjection often used in speech to indicate response, agreement, or thinking.
它的读音和意思会因为声调不同而有一点变化。
Its pronunciation and meaning can vary slightly depending on the tone.
Meanings
嗯ǹg
yes; okay (agreement or acknowledgement)
“你明天来吗？”“嗯，我来。”
"Are you coming tomorrow?" "Yes, I am."
嗯ńg
huh? what? (expressing question or doubt)
嗯？你说什么？
Hmm? What did you say?
嗯ňg
hmm (thinking or hesitating)
嗯……让我想一想。
Hmm... let me think.
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Notes
- Nuance
嗯 changes meaning with tone — falling for agreement, rising for a question.
- Form
often doubled as 嗯嗯 in chat to soften or emphasize agreement.
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