本来
běnlái
Originally, actually
How to say “that's just how it is” in Chinese with 嘛 (ma)
Statement + 嘛 (ma) — obviousness
嘛 (má) — self-evident statement
HSK 6Particles
Statement + 嘛 (ma) — obviousness
HSK 6Particles嘛 (má) — self-evident statement
Rule structure
嘛 (ma) at the end of a sentence indicates that the speaker believes the statement is self-evident, common sense, or should be obvious to the listener.
Rule structure
嘛 (ma) at the end of a sentence indicates that the speaker believes the statement is self-evident, common sense, or should be obvious to the listener.
Examples
本来就是这样嘛。
Běnlái jiùshì zhèyàng ma.
That's just how it is.
Examples
本来就是这样嘛。
Běnlái jiùshì zhèyàng ma.
That's just how it is.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “self-evident statement” in Chinese with 嘛?
Use the structure: Statement + 嘛 (ma) — obviousness. For example: 本来就是这样嘛。 — “That's just how it is”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
本来就是这样嘛。 — “That's just how it is”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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