English–Chinese

“huh” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinya

Example

你去哪儿呀？nǐ qù nǎr ya

Where are you going, huh?

Illustration for 呀 (huh)

How to say “huh” in Chinese

“Huh” in Chinese is 呀 (ya).

A light conversational signal at the sentence edge that can invite a response, soften force, or show sudden feeling.

Full entry for 呀: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 呀

别着急呀，慢慢来就行。bié zháo jí ya màn màn lái jiù xíng

Don't worry; take it slow.

Tips for using 呀

  • English often uses separate words or changes its intonation for these effects, whereas Chinese can use this single ending across questions, calls, and exclamations.

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