leh
abbr. 雷曼兄弟
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释义与例句
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1.
Used to convey uncertainty (in response to inconsistent information).
Pitch contour: mid [lɛ˧], (interrogative) high-mid [lɛ˦]
No leh, it’s right here.
I counted 30 leh.
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2.
Used to form “what about … ?” questions.
Pitch contour: (interrogative) high-mid [lɛ˦]
Our appointment leh?
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3.
Used to highlight or relay noteworthy information.
Pitch contour: low-mid [lɛ˨]
It’s next week leh.
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4.
Used to highlight the severity or seriousness of a situation.
Pitch contour: low-mid [lɛ˨]
Many houses were destroyed leh.
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5.
Reinforces the truth of a declarative remark.
Pitch contour: low-mid [lɛ˨]
You all damn noisy leh how to sleep?
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6.
Indicates a tentative reminder.
Pitch contour: low-mid [lɛ˨]
Still got risotto in the fridge leh.
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7.
Indicates a tentative request.
Pitch contour: mid [lɛ˧]
Close the door leh.
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8.
Indicates disagreement with an idea or suggestion.
Pitch contour: mid [lɛ˧]
— We can try taking the train. — I don’t think we’ll have enough time leh.
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9.
Used to soften a disagreeing opinion.
Pitch contour: mid [lɛ˧]
I don’t think that’s accurate leh.
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10.
Reinforces a tentative opinion and invites agreement.
Pitch contour: mid [lɛ˧]
In my opinion the crème brûlée was so-so only leh.
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11.
Used to suggest that the listener has failed to take something into consideration.
Pitch contour: mid [lɛ˧]
I don’t have all day leh.
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词源
From Hokkien 咧 (--leh, “declarative particle used for emphasis; interrogative particle used to express doubt”).
来源：wiktionary