Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
欸
éi, ê
Description
“欸”是一个很常用的语气词，说话的时候用来打招呼，或者表示回答别人。
"欸" is a very common interjection used to greet or respond to others when speaking.
它的读音和声调可以不同，用来表示不同的意思，比如惊讶、答应或者疑问。
Its pronunciation and tone can vary to express different meanings, such as surprise, agreement, or a question.
Meanings
欸éi
hey (used to call or get attention)
欸，你等等我！
Hey, wait for me!
欸éi
expresses surprise or mild disagreement
欸，怎么是你？
Hey, why is it you?
欸èi
yeah, okay (used to answer or agree)
欸，我知道了。
Ah, I got it.
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Notes
- Nuance
'欸' is very colloquial, common in speech and messaging, rarely in formal writing.
- Etymology
an interjection whose meaning shifts entirely with tone and context.
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