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哎呀
āiyā
Description
"哎呀"是一个感叹词，人们在很吃惊、着急或者觉得可惜的时候会说。
"哎呀" is an interjection people say when they are very surprised, worried, or feel sorry.
它可以表示很多感情，比如"哎呀，我忘了！"
It can express many emotions, for example, "哎呀, I forgot!"
Meanings
哎呀āiyā
oh!; oh no!; wow! (surprise, dismay, or alarm)
哎呀，下雨了！
Oh no, it's raining!
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Notes
- Etymology
made of the exclamatory syllables 哎 and 呀, showing sudden emotion.
- Nuance
fits surprise, worry, or mild frustration; tone and context decide the exact feeling.
In videos
“哎呀，我觉得我经常有这样的情况。”
“我去洗脚的时候，哎呀西就是很奇怪。”
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