ạ
Pronunciation
Northern
/a̰ːʔ˨˩/
Central
/a̰ː˨˨/
Southern
/aː˨˩˨/
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polite particle
Particle
polite particle
2 senses
Meaning
2 senses
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Meaning
2 senses
Particle
Sense 1
Particle
polite particle Classifiers & Particles
A particle used at the end of a sentence to show respect or politeness toward older people.
vi Cháu chào bác ạ.
en Hello, auntie/uncle.
Verb
Sense 2
Verb
use polite particle
To say or use the particle ạ when speaking in order to show respect.
vi Đứa bé đã biết ạ mỗi khi gặp người lớn tuổi.
en The child has learned to say ạ whenever meeting elders.
Similar
Á / ả / à / ạ ơi
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Similar
Á / ả / à / ạ ơi
Use
trời ạ
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Use
trời ạ