used in 唵嘛呢叭咪吽[] / (Tw) (coll.) what?
Results for “嘛”
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modal particle indicating that sth is obvious / particle indicating a pause for emphasis
lama, spiritual teacher in Tibetan Buddhism
om mani padme hum (Buddhist mantra)
lamasery / temple of Tibetan Buddhism
what are you doing? / what for? / why? (often expressing surprise or annoyance)
either ... / or ...
Dalai Lama
Lamaism / Tibetan Buddhism
Panchen Lama