mà
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
(conjunction) but; however; nevertheless
Register: informal
Examples
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
(conjunction) which, whom, that, where
Register: informal
Examples
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Sense 3
(conjunction) and; and then; and so (marks succession of actions or causality)
Register: informal
Examples
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Sense 4
(particle) Final affirmative particle, indicating emphasis or contrast.
phần tử khẳng định cuối cùng, chỉ sự nhấn mạnh hoặc tương phản
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Register: informal
Examples
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Common questions
What does “mà” mean?
(conjunction) but; however; nevertheless
Is “mà” formal or informal?
mà is generally informal.