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哈

hā / hǎ / ha

哈hā

1. onomatopoeia laughter

   他哈哈大笑。

   Tā hāhā dàxiào.

   He roared with laughter.

2. verb to breathe out with an open mouth

   他对着手哈了一口气。

   Tā duì zhe shǒu hā le yī kǒu qì.

   He breathed on his hands.

哈ha

1. modal particle sentence-final particle: light, friendly reminder (colloquial)

   你别忘了哈。

   Nǐ bié wàng le ha.

   Don't forget, OK?

哈hǎ

1. noun used in 哈达 (hada, ceremonial silk scarf)

   客人收到了一条哈达。

   Kèrén shōudào le yī tiáo hǎdá.

   The guest received a hada scarf.

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