嘛
ma
it’s obvious: "you know", "after all"
Every meaning
ma
- (particle) marks a topic or pause
- (written for 吗) (particle) marks a yes-no question
- (particle) indicates something obvious (as in 本来就是嘛)
- (particle) used in urging or coaxing
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).