| ā | interjection of surprise/Ah!/Oh! |
| á | interjection expressing doubt or requiring answer/Eh?/what?/to show realization/to stress |
| ǎ | interjection of surprise or doubt/Eh?/My!/what's up? |
| à | interjection or grunt of agreement/uhm/Ah, OK/expression of recognition/Oh, it's you! |
| a | modal particle ending sentence, showing affirmation, approval, or consent |
| 啊 | interjection of surprise Ah! Oh! |
| 啊呀 | interjection of surprise Oh my! |
| 啊哟 | interjection of surprise or pain Oh Ow |