Source etymology 3
Original entry ↗Synonym of ah (sense 1); used to form tag questions prompting the listener to confirm something. · Used to form a tag question, either to invite acknowledgment, or to ascertain the continued attention of the listener. · Tagged at the end of a confirmation-seeking sentence to express subtle surprise or realisation.
Huh!; used to express subtle surprise or amusement in a conversation. · Expression of discontent when one is faced with a rude awakening.
Borrowed from Hokkien 哈 (hâⁿ).
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- Borrowed-form mention哈nan-hbl
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