Chinese phrase
哦 ó
Meaning
oh
When to use it
This short response shows understanding or realization. It is common in everyday conversation after an explanation or a change of plans, with a neutral and friendly tone.
Example dialogue
明天的会议改到后天了。 míng tiān de huì yì gǎi dào hòu tiān le
Tomorrow's meeting has been moved to the day after tomorrow.
哦，我知道了。 ó wǒ zhī dào le
Oh, I see.