HSK 1
ma

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#1 ma HSK 1

A grammatical word placed at the end of a statement to turn it into a simple yes/no question. Also marks rhetorical questions, softens a suggestion, or gently seeks confirmation in casual speech. A mouth (口) speaking like a horse (马) — a quick questioning "ma?" tacked onto the end of a sentence.

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Source Reading: 《热面条》HSK 1

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