How to Say ‘Particle indicating change or completion’ in Simplified Chinese
了
le
[luh]
💬 Usage Tip: In [不用了], [了] shows a new situation or decision: now you don't need it anymore. You'll hear this a lot in quick service exchanges, even when nothing is "completed."
Phrase Breakdown
了
le
[luh]
sentence particle; indicates change or completion
了 often shows a new situation or softens a response. In 不用了, it makes the reply natural and polite.
咖啡好了，你可以拿了。
The coffee is ready; you can take it now.
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