Writing
吧 (ba) — how to say "(particle expressing suggestion, guess, etc.)" in Chinese
吧
(particle expressing suggestion, guess, etc.)
modal particle
How to use it
Goes at the end of the sentence and sets its tone.
我们走吧。
wǒ men zǒu ba
Let's go.
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
Examples
我们吃完饭就走吧。
We'll go after we finish eating.
走吧
Let's go.
Mnemonic
[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
吧 meaning in English
吧 (ba) means "(particle expressing suggestion, guess, etc.)".
How is 吧 pronounced?
It is pronounced ba (written as ba). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "(particle expressing suggestion, guess, etc.)" in Chinese characters?
It is written 吧 and has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 吧?
吧 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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