提问 · Asking & not getting it
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吗
ma
Yes/no question particle
Sounds roughly like mah — short and light
Literal meaning
吗
ma
yes/no question marker
(turns a statement into a yes/no question)
How to pronounce it
- 吗
ma
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·neutralAdd it to the end of a statement. 你好吗？ is “You good — yes?” Neutral tone only.
In real life
你是老师吗？
Nǐ shì lǎoshī ma?
Are you a teacher?