Chinese

le
Meaning: (modal particle intensifying preceding clause); (completed action marker)
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

天黑了。
It has gotten dark.
對不起,我今天晚上來晚了。
Sorry, I came late tonight.
他立了一大功。
He established a great merit.
這個孩子長得很快,衣服都穿不下了。
This child is growing fast; their clothes don't fit anymore.
他為年輕一代樹立了一個良好的榜樣。
He set a good example for the younger generation.

Usage Notes

A particle indicating a change of state or the completion of an action.

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