吧
modal particle
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesparticle
softens imperative mood
neutralUsed to make requests or suggestions sound more polite and gentle, rather than direct commands.
Let's go, shall we?
Please help him.
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Think it over carefully, okay?
Comrades, march forward!
Don't worry, take your time.
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softens declarative mood
neutralUsed to express mild uncertainty or tentativeness about a statement.
He's from Shanghai, I think.
You'll see him tomorrow, right?
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Xiao Zhang probably won't come, I guess.
This dish should be delicious, I suppose.
He should have gotten home already, right?
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softens interrogative mood
neutralUsed to ask a question with a hint of guesswork, rather than a firm inquiry.
This building is newly built, isn't it?
You must be Master Li, right?
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This is the book you mentioned, isn't it?
He won't be late today, will he?
You've already eaten, haven't you?
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expresses agreement/approval
neutralUsed to confirm a prior statement or agree to a proposal.
Alright, let's settle on this then.
If they don't come, they don't come. There are already enough people anyway.
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Okay, let's do it as you say.
Forget it, stop thinking about it. Let things take their course.
Sure, let's lock that in then.
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marks pause for assumption/example
neutralUsed to introduce a hypothetical scenario, give an example, or concede a point mid-sentence.
If we leave, it's not good; if we don't leave, it's also not good.
Take Xiao Li for example, he's now doing the work of three people alone.
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Even if you have a point, you still can't hit someone.
Speaking of food, my favorite is Sichuan cuisine.
If the weather is bad, we'll postpone the departure.