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哎
āi
Description
“哎”是一个很常用的语气词，人们说话的时候常常用它来引起别人注意，或者表示自己有一点吃惊、不太高兴。
"哎" is a very common interjection used to get someone's attention or to express slight surprise or displeasure.
Meanings
哎āi
hey (used to get someone's attention)
哎，你等等我！
Hey, wait for me!
哎āi
oh; ah (expressing surprise or dismay)
哎，我忘了带钱包。
Oh, I forgot to bring my wallet.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
哎 grabs attention or shows mild surprise; 唉 (sighing) shows sadness or regret.
- Usage
usually appears at the start of a sentence as an interjection.
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