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particle for question; particle for pause
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesparticle
particle used at end of sentence for question
This particle is used at the end of a declarative sentence to turn it into a yes-no question.
Will he come tomorrow?
Do you have something to ask me?
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Will it rain today?
Do you like this book?
Have they already left?
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particle used at end of sentence for rhetorical question
This particle is used at the end of a sentence to express a rhetorical question, often implying a negative answer or criticism.
Can you face your friends after doing this?
Isn't this behavior illegal?
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You don't even understand the basic rules; how can you do it well?
He treated you like that; can you still forgive him?
Isn't wasting food a pity?
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particle used in sentence pause to introduce topic
This particle is used in the middle of a sentence to create a pause and emphasize the topic that follows.
As for this matter, it actually can't be blamed on him.
As for money, save as much as you can.
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As for studying, it still depends on one's own efforts.
As for that issue, we'll discuss it next time.
As for time, it always passes quickly.