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唔係吖嗎

m4 hai6 aa6 maa3*5

m2 xi4 a5 ma5

(often with a sceptical, disbelieving, incredulous, surprised or shocked tone) surely it can't be!; it can't be true, can it?; surely not!; are you kidding?; you must be joking! | Also written as: 唔係啊嗎; 唔係呀嗎

This word can only be used in Spoken Cantonese or informal Cantonese writing. 粵

Level: 2

唔係吖嗎

唔 m4 ng4 wu2 n2 ng2 - not
係 hai6 xi4 - yes, it is; are
吖 aa1 a1 - final particle expressing disagreement
嗎 maa1 maa5 maa3 ma1 ma2 ma3 ma4 {ma5} - particle used in questions

This word was added by tym on 13th Sep 2005 and last edited on 16th Aug 2006

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