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哎呀
āiyā
Description
"哎呀"是一个叹词，人们在惊讶、着急或者不高兴的时候会说。
"哎呀" is an interjection people say when surprised, anxious, or unhappy.
比如你忘了带东西，就可以说"哎呀"。
For example, if you forget to bring something, you can say "哎呀".
Meanings
哎呀āiyā
oh! (surprise, dismay, or annoyance)
哎呀，我把钥匙忘在家里了！
Oh no, I left my keys at home!
哎呀āiyā
wow (admiration or strong feeling)
哎呀，这里的风景真美！
Wow, the scenery here is really beautiful!
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Notes
- Etymology
an interjection formed by combining the exclamatory sounds 哎 and 呀.
- Nuance
tone changes meaning — can show surprise, worry, delight, or mild complaint.
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