ḿ

呣

Character · Interjection

huh?; mm-hmm

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

interjection

huh?; what? (expressing doubt or inquiry)

informal

Used to ask for repetition or clarification when you didn't hear or understand something clearly. Often spoken with a rising tone.

ḿ呣
 ，
shén什
me么
 ？
Wǒ我
méi没
tīng听
qīng清
 。

Huh, what? I didn't hear you clearly.

 “
Míng明
tiān天
bā八
diǎn点
jí集
hé合
 。
 ”
 “
ḿ呣
 ？
Shì是
zǎo早
shang上
bā八
diǎn点
ma吗
 ？
 ”

"We'll gather at eight tomorrow." "Huh? Is that eight in the morning?"

2.

interjection

mm-hmm; uh-huh (expressing acknowledgment or assent)

informal

Used to indicate you have heard and understood, often spoken with a level or falling tone. Similar to 'okay' or 'got it'.

 “
Jì记
de得
dài带
yào钥
shi匙
 。
 ”
 “
ḿ呣
 ，
wǒ我
zhī知
dào道
le了
 。
 ”

"Remember to bring the keys." "Mm-hmm, I know."

 “
Zhè这
ge个
rèn任
wu务
jiāo交
gěi给
nǐ你
 。
 ”
 “
ḿ呣
 ，
hǎo好
de的
 。
 ”

"This task is assigned to you." "Uh-huh, okay."