How common it is
啊 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say ā slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
啊是一个语气词，用来表示惊讶、提醒或感叹。
a shì yí gè yǔ qì cí， yòng lái biǎo shì jīng yà 、 tí xǐng huò gǎn tàn。
啊 is a particle used to show surprise, emphasis, or feeling.
Context note
啊常出现在说话结尾，语气会更自然。
a cháng chū xiàn zài shuō huà jié wěi， yǔ qì huì gèng zì rán。
啊 often appears at the end of speech and makes the tone sound more natural.
5 examples
啊，原来是你。
a， yuán lái shì nǐ。
Ah, so it is you.
好啊，我们一起去。
hǎo a， wǒ men yì qǐ qù。
Okay, let's go together.
真大啊。
zhēn dà a。
So big!
快点啊。
kuài diǎn a。
Hurry up.
太好了啊。
tài hǎo le a。
That is great!
5 mini stories
啊，今天是你的生日。我们都忘不了。
a， jīn tiān shì nǐ de shēng rì。 wǒ men dōu wàng bù liǎo。
Ah, today is your birthday. We could not forget.
这个故事真有趣啊。大家都听得很认真。
zhè ge gù shì zhēn yǒu qù a。 dà jiā dōu tīng dé hěn rèn zhēn。
This story is really interesting. Everyone listens carefully.
好啊，我们下午一起去公园。
hǎo a， wǒ men xià wǔ yì qǐ qù gōng yuán。
Okay, we will go to the park together this afternoon.
啊，门开着。请快进来。
a， mén kāi zhe。 qǐng kuài jìn lái。
Ah, the door is open. Please come in quickly.
这个字我认识啊。昨天刚学过。
zhè ge zì wǒ rèn shi a。 zuó tiān gāng xué guò。
I know this character. I learned it yesterday.