HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
嘛 — particle indicating obviousness
- Reading
- ma
- Meaning
- particle indicating obviousness; particle indicating a pause
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
嘛 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is ma and it means particle indicating obviousness; particle indicating a pause. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
嘛 appears in everyday chinese words such as 嘛 (particle (emphasizing obvious)).
Chinese words containing 嘛
Frequently asked questions
What does 嘛 mean in Chinese?
嘛 means particle indicating obviousness; particle indicating a pause in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 嘛 read?
嘛 is read ma. Reading it inside real words — 嘛 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 嘛 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 嘛 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 嘛 in a word?
A common word containing 嘛 is 嘛 (ma) — "particle (emphasizing obvious)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 嘛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 嘛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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