Definitions
(interjection) oh; I see (used to indicate realization, understanding)
(Tw) (sentence-final particle) (used to convey a friendly tone when giving an admonition or correcting sb etc)
(onom.) cry of a rooster (usu. reduplicated); Taiwan pr. [wò]
About
The character "喔" is constructed from the mouth radical (口) paired with the component "屋", which primarily serves a phonetic function while the radical anchors its association with sounds produced orally. Initially employed as an onomatopoeic representation of a rooster's crow, this literal usage appears in early written records. Over time, its application broadened beyond direct imitation to function as an interjection in spoken language, where it conveys acknowledgment or mild surprise, thereby shifting from a specific auditory depiction to a more general pragmatic particle in dialogue. This semantic expansion occurred while the character's form remained stable, exemplifying a pattern where phonetic and semantic elements interact to allow for adaptive meanings within the writing system.
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我明白了喔
原来是这样喔
你真的来了喔
天气真好喔
这本书很有趣喔
你记得带钥匙喔
我昨天看到他了喔
如果你想去，我就陪你去喔