Particles
In this table you will find every particle contained in the lessons. Have fun!
| Word | Pinyin | Function | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 吗 | ma | modal particle | placed at the end of a yes/no question |
| 吧 | ba | modal particle | placed at the end of a sentence to express suggestion |
| 呢 | ne | modal particle | placed at the end of a sentence to indicate that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word |
| 啊 | a | modal particle | placed at the end of a sentence to express enthusiasm or impatience |
| 了 | le | aspect particle | placed after a verb to indicate a completed action |
| 过 | guo | aspect particle | placed after a verb to indicate an experienced action |
| 着 | zhe | aspect particle | placed after a verb to indicate an action in progress |
| 的 | de | structural particle | placed after an attribute to express possession |
| 得 | de | structural particle | placed after a verb to indicate effect or degree |
| 地 | de | structural particle | placed before a verb to express an adjective in adverbial form |