Acknowledging with
嗯 + phrase
Use 嗯 as a quick response to show you heard or agree, like saying 'uh-huh' or 'yeah' in English.
嗯
嗯 (ng / ǹg): Hmm — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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嗯has 2 distinct pronunciations with different meanings
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 嗯 works in context.
Use 嗯 as a quick response to show you heard or agree, like saying 'uh-huh' or 'yeah' in English.
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 嗯 is used in context
Yeah, I understand.
The mouth (口) expresses a sound of agreement or hesitation, while the heart (心) feels it — to hum in thought or assent.
acknowledgement before continuing
yes/okay response
Yeah, I'll take care of this right away.
Hmm, let me think about this question.
Uh-huh, I understand what you mean.