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How to write (ma) in Chinese

(pinyin: ma) means (final particle, makes a yes/no question). Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write .

Meaning

  • (final particle, makes a yes/no question)

Stroke order

Examples

包早餐吗?
bāo zǎo cān ma?
Is breakfast included?
你吃辣吗?
nǐ chī là ma?
Do you eat spicy food?
请问,牛肉面好吃吗?
qǐng wèn, niú ròu miàn hǎo chī ma?
Excuse me, is the beef noodle soup good?
你心里有具体的数字吗?
nǐ xīn lǐ yǒu jù tǐ de shù zì ma?
Do you have a specific number in mind?
Learn in Lesson 5: Asking questions, and saying no

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