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How to use 了 as a modal particle?
I'm having a hard time understanding when to use 了 as a modal particle (instead of as an aspect particle).
For example, what is the difference between the following two sentences.
现在几点？
现在几点了？
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What is the function of 了 in the sentence 我最怕去西单了?
Received this in a text from a Chinese friend. I want to say that "了" here is not part of the verb phrase but instead just an emphatic particle, same as if you said something like "我最怕蜘蛛了"。Then again, ...
