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  maa4 maa3   jyutping
  ma5 {ma2} | ma2 {ma5}   pinyin
final exclamatory particle


Stroke count: 14
Level: 3
Radical: (#30)

*** This entry has been marked as UNSURE by an editor, so it may not be fully accurate ***


This character was last edited on 18th Mar 2007

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detail  zi1 maa3   = (modal particle) only; that's all
detail  gon3 maa3  gan4 ma2 = why on earth; whatever for
detail  haak1 maa1 maa1   = very black; pitch black
detail  haak1 mi1 maa1   = very black; pitch black


Showing all 3 examples containing 嘛
detail 這麼出爾反爾剛纔現在不要到底 edit
Stop changing your mind! A while ago, you said you wanted to go, but now you say you don't want to--are you really going or aren't you?
detail 唔使故意約埋我哋兩個心有靈犀 edit
There's no need to make arrangement, both of us know what the other thinks.
detail , 快啲? edit
How come you're so puny! Can't you walk slightly faster?

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