吧

Glyph origin
Phono-semantic compound : semantic + phonetic  (OC *praː).

Etymology 1
From and, itself a contraction of.

Definitions

 * 1)  why don't you ...; let us ...
 * 1)  why don't you ...; let us ...

Usage notes

 * Adoption into Cantonese has been increasing, especially in Mainland China.

Synonyms






Etymology 2
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Definitions

 * 1)  pow!; smack!

Definitions

 * 1)  to smoke (a cigarette)

Etymology 4
Borrowed from.

Definitions

 * 1) bar