Chinese
ma
Meaning: question particle
Part of Speech: Particle

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Handwriting

嗎
吗

Example sentences

Do you like to drink coffee?
你有什麼問題嗎?
你有什么问题吗?
Do you have any questions?
你明天有空嗎?
你明天有空吗?
Are you free tomorrow?
你認識那個戴眼鏡的人嗎?
你认识那个戴眼镜的人吗?
Do you know that person wearing glasses?
大家都準備好了嗎?
大家都准备好了吗?
Is everyone ready?
除了這個方法以外,還有其他的選擇嗎?
除了这个方法以外,还有其他的选择吗?
Besides this method, are there any other options?
你敢一個人走夜路嗎?
你敢一个人走夜路吗?
Do you dare to walk the night road alone?
你能幫我搬一下這台電視嗎?
你能帮我搬一下这台电视吗?
Can you help me move this TV?
陳先生在家嗎?
陈先生在家吗?
Is Mr. Chen home?
你剛才有看見他嗎?
你刚才有看见他吗?
Did you see him just now?

Usage Notes

Used at the end of a sentence to turn a statement into a yes/no question.

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