Translation

  • (classical particle similar to 於|于[yu2]) in
  • at
  • from
  • because
  • than
  • (classical final particle similar to 嗎|吗[ma5], 吧[ba5], 呢[ne5], expressing question, doubt or astonishment)

Synonyms

Examples

  • 我傻地以为他会帮助我。
    I foolishly imagined that he was going to help me.
  • 这个时钟似坏了。
    This clock seems to be malfunctioning.
  • 她几不说英语。
    She spoke scarcely a word of English.
  • 他几不来。
    He seldom, if ever, comes.
  • 他几从来没揭开过一本书。
    He hardly ever opens a book.
  • 这条狗几是一个人。
    This dog is almost human.
  • 房间裡几没有人。
    There was hardly anyone in the room.
  • 他似已经说了谎。
    He seems to have told a lie.
  • 这房子里似在办派对。
    There appears to be a party in that house.
  • 平日似比较不拥挤。
    It seems less crowded during the week.
Chinese Tones