吧 (ba) — how to say "(particle expressing suggestion, guess, etc.)" in Chinese

(particle expressing suggestion, guess, etc.)

Radicals / Keys

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Examples

我们吃完饭就走

We'll go after we finish eating.

Let's go.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 吧 (ba) — (particle expressing suggestion, guess, etc.)

[ba-] Batman invites his friends for a rooftop party to make a suggestion. He lays out a horizontal line [一] of snacks, and everyone gathers around the big, round [口] table. "Let's have some fun, 吧!" exclaims Batman, swooping down with his cape fluttering in the wind. 🎉

Frequently asked questions

What does 吧 mean in English?

吧 (ba) means "(particle expressing suggestion, guess, etc.)".

How is 吧 pronounced?

It is pronounced ba (written as ba). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "(particle expressing suggestion, guess, etc.)" in Chinese characters?

It is written 吧.

What HSK level is 吧?

吧 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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