Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗particle
Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventoryUsed to convey uncertainty (in response to inconsistent information). · Used to form “what about … ?” questions. · Used to highlight or relay noteworthy information. · Used to highlight the severity or seriousness of a situation.
From Hokkien 咧 (--leh, “declarative particle used for emphasis; interrogative particle used to express doubt”).
This page abbreviates 7 auxiliary source items. The etymology narrative is not shortened. Omission counts are available in the audit fields below; consult the original for complete auxiliary material.
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