Liao

Particle

Definitions

1.ParticleIndicates action completion, or more generally, perfective aspect.

"I run 4 laps liao.; You decorate the cake liao?; I’ve been working for six months liao."

2.ParticleMarks a change in state, more or less in the same manner as the inchoative aspect (see usage notes).

"It’s going to rain liao.; Reach liao, give me a call.; Damn shag liao, need to go back and sleep.; Go liao!"

3.ParticleUsed to emphasize that something has to be done now.

"Go liao!"

4.NounMeats, vegetables, and other ingredients added to an otherwise plain dish.

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