啊 a
“modal particle ending sentence, showing affirmation, approval, or consent”
modal particle, interjectionHSK 3 · 2021 list level 2
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
啊 appears in the November 2025 exam syllabus in the following numbered entries. Levels refer to the listed reading and use, not every meaning.
- Entry 301: 啊 a — Level 2; official annotation 2 (助). PDF page 87
- Entry 1001: 啊 ā — Level 4; official annotation 4 (叹). PDF page 105
Separate from the HSK 2.0 and 2021 list labels above. Compare the three lists.
用法How to use 啊
啊 is a sentence-final particle that softens a statement and adds a sense of affirmation, approval, or friendly agreement. It usually comes at the end of a sentence, often after 好, 是, or an adjective, making the tone less direct. Typical pattern: statement + 啊.
例句Example sentences
- 好啊，我们一起去。hǎo a, wǒ men yì qǐ qù.Sure, let's go together.
- 是啊，你说得对。shì a, nǐ shuō de duì.Yes, you're right.
- 这个主意真好啊！zhè ge zhǔ yi zhēn hǎo a!What a good idea!
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗你说得对啊吗？
✓你说得对吗？
Use either 吗 for a yes-no question or 啊 for a soft statement; do not put 吗 after 啊 in this pattern.
义项All meanings
- ā: interjection of surprise; Ah!; Oh!
- á: interjection expressing doubt or requiring answer; Eh?; what?
- ǎ: interjection of surprise or doubt; Eh?; My!; what's up?
- à: interjection or grunt of agreement; uhm; Ah, OK; expression of recognition; Oh, it's you!
- a: modal particle ending sentence, showing affirmation, approval, or consent