Added 9 October 2026
sia
/sjɑː˧/ symbol
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particle
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Tagged at the end of a sentence to express discontent, shock, surprise, exhaustion or exasperation.
— If you can’t find your pencils, maybe someone stole them.— For what sia?
Origin
Borrowed from Malay sial. The omission of /l/ may have been motivated by Chinese phonology.
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