The Interrogative Sentence "。。。，好吗" (..., hǎo ma)

In Mandarin Chinese, the structure "。。。，好吗" (..., hǎo ma) is used to form questions, especially when seeking confirmation, agreement, or approval from the listener.

Usage:

• Seeking Confirmation: "。。。，好吗" is often used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener regarding a statement or suggestion.
  • 我们明天去公园玩，好吗？(Wǒmen míngtiān qù gōngyuán wán, hǎo ma?) - Shall we go to the park tomorrow for fun?
• Requesting Approval: It can also be used to ask for approval or permission in a polite manner.
  • 你可以帮我一下忙，好吗？(Nǐ kěyǐ bāng wǒ yīxià máng, hǎo ma?) - Could you help me for a moment, please?

Examples:

• 你喜欢这个颜色，好吗？(Nǐ xǐhuān zhège yánsè, hǎo ma?) - Do you like this color?
• 我们一起去看电影，好吗？(Wǒmen yīqǐ qù kàn diànyǐng, hǎo ma?) - Shall we go watch a movie together?

Additional Notes:

• Adding "好吗" at the end of a statement softens the tone and makes the question more polite.
• The tone of voice and context can affect the interpretation of the question.