Tentative Aspect 吓

嘗試體「吓」

About this concept

The particle 吓 haa5 after a verb indicates 'a little bit' or 'try doing'. Softens requests and suggestions. Can also express brief duration.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~25 cards at level B1.

等一等，等吓先。Wait a moment.

試吓呢個。Try this (give it a go).

你諗吓先。Think about it first.

飲吓茶，傾吓偈。Have some tea and chat a bit.

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