Chinese Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Chinese word
哦
Pronunciation
Pinyinò
Meaning
- interjectionoh
Example
哦，你这么想啊。ò nǐ zhè me xiǎng a
Oh, so that's what you think.
More examples
哦，我明白你的意思了。ó wǒ míng bái nǐ de yì si le
Oh, I understand what you mean.
Core concept
A small turn in conversation that shows the speaker has taken in what was said, sometimes with a flicker of surprise.
Common phrases
哦，原来ó yuán lái
Oh, I see
哦，真的吗ó zhēn de ma
Oh, really?
哦，好的ó hǎo de
Oh, okay
Similar words
嗯ǹ: Gives a short reply meaning agreement or acceptance.
喔ō: Expresses a casual realization or sense of understanding.
啊a: Serves as a brief call to someone.
哎āi: Serves as a short signal to get someone to notice.
Definition in Chinese
口头单字感叹词，表示瞬间理解、应答或轻微惊讶，其具体意义由语境与语气决定。kǒu tóu dān zì gǎn tàn cí biǎo shì shùn jiān lí jiě yìng dá huò qīng wēi jīng yà qí jù tǐ yì yì yóu yǔ jìng yǔ yǔ qì jué dìng
Word origin
哦 (ó, "oh") is a written form of a brief spoken exclamation, with tone and context shaping whether it marks understanding, acknowledgment, or mild surprise.
Usage tips
- English speakers often expect a standalone exclamation to show strong surprise, but this response can simply acknowledge new information, so the surrounding reply matters.
Other meanings
- ahinterjection
- wowinterjection