Chinese Conversation · Level 34
90 words
Chinese word
啦
Pronunciation
Pinyinla
Meaning
- particlecome on
Example
别闹啦。bié nào la
Come on, stop fooling around.
More examples
算了啦，别为这件小事生气。suàn le la bié wèi zhè jiàn xiǎo shì shēng qì
Forget it, don't get angry over this small matter.
Core concept
A small spoken signal at the end of a sentence that adds gentle insistence, shared familiarity, or a sense that the point is settled.
Common phrases
算了啦suàn le la
forget it
Similar words
吧ba: Softens a suggestion or command and invites the listener to agree.
呢ne: Prompts a reply or explanation about a situation or reason.
呀ya: Softens a form of address or an exclamation, giving it a warm, familiar tone.
嘛ma: Presents a reason or an obvious point to encourage the listener to accept it.
Definition in Chinese
句末助词，常用于口语中结句，表示提醒、催促或强调，语气较轻且带有亲昵或不耐烦的意味。jù mò zhù cí cháng yòng yú kóu yǔ zhōng jié jù biǎo shì tí xǐng cuī cù huò qiáng diào yǔ qì jiào qīng qiě dài yǒu qīn nì huò bú nài fán de yì wèi
Word origin
啦 (la, "sentence-final particle") is commonly understood as a spoken blend of 了 (le, "new or settled situation") and 啊 (a, "expressive particle"), combining finality with a lively tone.
Usage tips
- Because it is conversational, it can sound too casual in a formal introduction or official message; everyday speech with friends is the natural setting.
Other meanings
- you knowparticle
- alreadyparticle