啦
la
Final particle (emphasizing)
啦 (lā) — lively tone
Statement + 啦 (la)
HSK 63.0
Pattern diagram
Statement啦
Rule structure
Sentence-final 啦 (la) combines 了 (le) and 啊 (a) and gives the remark a lively, conversational tone. In the right context, it can soften a reminder or enliven an exclamation. It is not a universal politeness marker; the nuance depends on the situation and intonation.
Rule structure
Sentence-final 啦 (la) combines 了 (le) and 啊 (a) and gives the remark a lively, conversational tone. In the right context, it can soften a reminder or enliven an exclamation. It is not a universal politeness marker; the nuance depends on the situation and intonation.
Examples
时间不早啦，我们回家吧。
Shíjiān bù zǎo la, wǒmen huí jiā ba.
It's getting late, let's go home.
Examples
时间不早啦，我们回家吧。
Shíjiān bù zǎo la, wǒmen huí jiā ba.
It's getting late, let's go home.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “lively tone” in Chinese with 啦?
Use the structure: Statement + 啦 (la). For example: 时间不早啦，我们回家吧。 — “It's getting late, let's go home”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
时间不早啦，我们回家吧。 — “It's getting late, let's go home”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 6.
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