liao
What is another word for liao? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Particle — (Chinese, and in Singlish/Manglish) A word placed at the end of a sentence to show that an action is finished or a situation has changed.
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Etymology
From Hokkien and Teochew pronunciations of the Chinese character meaning "finished," influenced by the Mandarin reading.
Full origin of liao →Frequently asked questions
What does “liao” mean?
The word “liao” means (Chinese, and in Singlish/Manglish) A word placed at the end of a sentence to show that an action is finished or a situation has changed. In plain terms, a short word added to the end of a sentence meaning roughly "already" or "now," common in Singaporean and Malaysian English.
How do you pronounce “liao”?
“Liao” is pronounced lyow ([ljaʊ˨˩] in IPA).
How do you use “liao” in a sentence?
Here is “liao” used in a sentence: “Wah, so late liao, we better go home.”
What part of speech is “liao”?
“Liao” is a particle.
Where does the word “liao” come from?
The word “liao” comes from Chinese. From Hokkien and Teochew pronunciations of the Chinese character meaning "finished," influenced by the Mandarin reading.
