le

嘞

Character · Modal particleTraditional了

modal particle; aspect particle

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

modal particle

change of state; new situation; realisation

neutral

Used at the end of a sentence to indicate a newly arisen situation or change of state. Often used with verbs like '是' (to be) or adjectives to confirm a situation.

Chūn春
tiān天
le了
 。

It's spring now.

Tā他
xiàn现
zài在
shì是
dà大
xué学
shēng生
le了
 。

He's a university student now.

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Wǒ我
míng明
bai白
le了
 。

I understand now.

2.

modal particle

to urge; to encourage action

informal

Used at the end of imperative sentences to urge someone to do something or to stop them.

Zǒu走
 ，
wǒ我
men们
qù去
kàn看
diàn电
yǐng影
le了
 ！

Come on, let's go watch a movie!

Bié别
shuō说
huà话
le了
 。

Stop talking.