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Formed as a phonetic compound combining the mouth radical 口, which signals its association with sounds produced orally, and the component 各, which primarily offers phonetic cues, the character 咯 historically served to denote specific vocalizations such as coughing or the sound of laughter. Its application gradually extended beyond direct onomatopoeia to acquire grammatical functions, notably as a sentence-final particle that imparts a particular tone or emphasis to utterances. The character’s structure has persisted without alteration, and its varied pronunciations, including gē and luò, correspond to distinct contextual meanings that have emerged through linguistic adaptation, marking a transition from purely imitative uses to more integrated roles in both colloquial and written expression.
Example Sentences Hide
我要回家咯。
他已经吃饭咯。
天气变好咯。
我做完作业咯。
她咯咯地笑起来。
既然你这么说我就走咯。
你要记得关门咯。
如果下雨比赛就取消咯。