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  1. horAsks for agreement, like 'right?' or 'you know?', or adds a warning tone.Hokkien, Cantonese
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  2. lehAdds a soft, slightly pleading or tentative tone, or gently pushes back on something.Hokkien, Cantonese
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  3. lorShows resignation or that something is obvious, like 'well, that's how it is'. Also spelt loh.Cantonese, Hokkien
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  4. mahMeans 'it's obvious lah' and is used when giving a reason that should have been clear. Also spelt ma.Cantonese, Hokkien
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  5. mehTurns a sentence into a doubtful or surprised question, like 'really?' or 'is that so?'.Cantonese
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  6. niaMeans 'only' or 'just', usually to downplay something.Hokkien, Cantonese
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  7. worAdds surprise or reports something you just noticed, like 'oh, apparently'. Also spelt wo.Cantonese
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