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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
咯gēfinal particleo, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯gē(phonetic)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯gē(final particle similar to 了, indicating that sth is obvious)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯gēto cough upunknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯gēalso pr. [ka3]unknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯lofinal particleo, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯lo(phonetic)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯lo(final particle similar to 了, indicating that sth is obvious)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯loto cough upunknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯loalso pr. [ka3]unknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯luòfinal particleo, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯luò(phonetic)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯luò(final particle similar to 了, indicating that sth is obvious)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯luòto cough upunknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
咯luòalso pr. [ka3]unknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1976, Medium
gē(ge1)ge
primary
T1
  1. 1final particle
  2. 2(phonetic)
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March 24, 2026

咯gē(ge1)

The character 咯 (gē) is primarily used as a final particle in Mandarin, often implying that something is obvious or has been completed. It can also indicate a sound, like coughing or clearing one's throat. Its usage is informal and common in spoken Chinese, often adding a casual tone to the conversation.

Strokes9Radical口Frequency#1976DifficultyMedium
Cultural note

In everyday Chinese conversations, the use of final particles like 咯 reflects the importance of tone and context in communication. It shows a relaxed and familiar interaction among speakers, typical in Chinese social settings.

Memory tip

Imagine a person coughing and saying 'gē' as they clear their throat. The sound mimics the action, and the character 咯 contains the radical 口 (kǒu), which signifies mouth, emphasizing its auditory nature.

Meanings of 咯

gē(ge1)
primary
1final particle
2(phonetic)
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About 咯

咯Simplified
9Strokes
口Radical
拟声词onomatopoeia (onom.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 咯 with 了 (le), as both serve as final particles but have different nuances. 咯 is more informal and casual, typically used in speech rather than formal writing. Pay attention to the tone; it should be pronounced with the first tone (gē).

HSK Study Tips

While 咯 is not included in the HSK curriculum, it is useful for conversational fluency. Students at this level should focus on recognizing informal speech patterns and final particles like 咯 in dialogues.

Common Mistakes

Learners often forget to use the correct tone and pronounce it as 'ka' instead of 'gē'. Additionally, some might use it in overly formal contexts, which can sound awkward.

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Etymology of 咯

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 各 represents the sound.

Memory hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
+
Phonetic (sound)各
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Origin

咯 = 口 + 各. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 咯

IDS Structure⿰口各
咯Full character
=
口kou3
left
各ge4
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 咯?

How to say final particle in Chinese

“final particle” in Chinese is咯gē

The character 咯 (gē) is primarily used as a final particle in Mandarin, often implying that something is obvious or has been completed. It can also indicate a sound, like coughing or clearing one's throat. Its usage is informal and common in spoken Chinese, often adding a casual tone to the conversation.

When to use 咯

Learners often confuse 咯 with 了 (le), as both serve as final particles but have different nuances. 咯 is more informal and casual, typically used in speech rather than formal writing. Pay attention to the tone; it should be pronounced with the first tone (gē).

What learners get wrong

Learners often forget to use the correct tone and pronounce it as 'ka' instead of 'gē'. Additionally, some might use it in overly formal contexts, which can sound awkward.

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Grammar patterns of 咯

咯 functions as an onomatopoeic word — it imitates a sound. It often functions as an adverbial or stand-alone exclamation rather than a true verb or noun. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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这实在很离奇,我忍不住____咯笑了起来。

It was so unreal that I broke into a fit of giggles.

Example sentences for 咯 (10)

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这实在很离奇,我忍不住咯咯笑了起来。

zhè shízài hěn líqí, wǒ rěnbuzhù gē gē xiào le qǐlái。

It was so unreal that I broke into a fit of giggles.
2
在寒冷彻骨的海上,基茨开始发烧,不断地咯血。

zài hánlěng chè gǔ de hǎi shàng, jī cí kāishǐ fāshāo, búduàn dì gē xuè。

On the chilly seas, Keats became feverish, continually coughing up blood.
3
我在胳肢他,他哈哈哈、咯咯咯地笑个不停。

wǒ zài gē zhī tā, tā hāhā Hā、 gē gē gē dì xiào gè bùtíng。

I was tickling him, and he was laughing and giggling.
4
女孩子们让这笑话逗得咯咯笑。

nǚ háizi men ràng zhè xiàohua dòu de gē gē xiào。

The girls giggled at the joke.
5
蕾特别喜欢咯咯地笑,而且总是爱开玩笑。

lěi tèbié xǐhuan gē gē dì xiào, érqiě zǒngshì ài kāiwánxiào。

Ray was very giggly and joking all the time.
6
鸡在花园里咯咯叫。

jī zài huāyuán lǐ gē gē jiào。

Chickens clucked in the garden.
7
母鸡见到猫时咯咯叫了起来.

mǔjī jiàndào māo shí gē gē jiào le qǐlái.

The hen gave a squawk when It'saw the cat.
8
母鸡下了蛋就咯咯地叫.

mǔjī xià le dàn jiù gē gē dì jiào.

The hen cackles when she has laid an egg.
9
接着,她莫名其妙地咯咯笑了起来。

jiēzhe, tā mòmíngqímiào dì gē gē xiào le qǐlái。

And then, unaccountably, she giggled.
10
他咯咯笑了笑。

tā gē gē xiào le xiào。

He gave a chortle.

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Word Family of 咯

Words containing this character4
咯gēto cough up
咯咯(onom.) gurgle
咯吱groan
吡咯pyrrole (C4H5N) (loanword)
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Frequently asked questions about 咯

Use 咯 when you want to convey a sense of informality or when the information is obvious, while 了 is more formal and indicates a completed action.

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