Cantonese Dictionary

嘛

Complete Entry

maa3 · maa4

(adjective) So so (only in reduplication, "嘛嘛") · modal particle indicating that sth is obvious · particle indicating a pause for emphasis

Cantonese Frequency Band 4

Definitions

Meanings

maa3
  1. (adjective) So so (only in reduplication, "嘛嘛")
maa3
  1. modal particle indicating that sth is obvious
  2. particle indicating a pause for emphasis
  3. a final particle to turn a statement into an interrogative question
maa4
  1. used in transliteration, such as in 'lama'

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