leh

中文： 咧、嘞

1. Used to convey uncertainty (in response to inconsistent information). · Pitch contour: mid [lɛ˧], (interrogative) high-mid [lɛ˦]· No leh, it’s right here.
2. Used to form “what about … ?” questions. · Pitch contour: (interrogative) high-mid [lɛ˦]· Our appointment leh?
3. Used to highlight or relay noteworthy information. · Pitch contour: low-mid [lɛ˨]· It’s next week leh.
4. Used to highlight the severity or seriousness of a situation. · Pitch contour: low-mid [lɛ˨]· Many houses were destroyed leh.
5. Reinforces the truth of a declarative remark. · Pitch contour: low-mid [lɛ˨]· You all damn noisy leh how to sleep?
6. Indicates a tentative reminder. · Pitch contour: low-mid [lɛ˨]· Still got risotto in the fridge leh.
7. Indicates a tentative request. · Pitch contour: mid [lɛ˧]· Close the door leh.
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.