那么
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Meaning: then
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那么
那 (nà) means 'that' and 么 (me) is a question particle or a way to form questions, but together they form the adverb 'then' or 'so', often used to indicate a conclusion or transition in a conversation.
The character 那 (nà) originally meant 'that' and was used to point to something distant, while 么 (me) is a suffix used in questions or to soften statements. When combined, they create a word that indicates a logical progression or result.
在中文中,那么 is commonly used to introduce a conclusion, a consequence, or a change of topic. It's often found in spoken Chinese and can imply a sense of expectation or surprise. For example, it can be used when making a suggestion or drawing a logical inference.
Example Sentences
那么我们开始吧。
Then let's start.
那么你打算怎么办?
Then what are you going to do?