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欸
éi
Description
「欸」是一个语气词，说话的时候常常用来回应别人，或者表示有点惊讶。
"欸" is an interjection often used to respond to others or to show slight surprise.
它有不同的声调，意思也会有一点不一样。
It has different tones, and its meaning can vary a bit.
Meanings
欸éi
hey (to get someone's attention)
欸，你等等我！
Hey, wait for me!
欸èi
expresses surprise or realization: huh, oh
欸，怎么会这样？
Hey, how did this happen?
欸ěi
expresses agreement or response: yeah, right
欸，就是这个意思。
Yeah, that's exactly what I mean.
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Notes
- Nuance
tone changes the feeling — high tone calls attention, falling tone shows surprise, low tone shows agreement.
- Form
often written 诶 in simplified everyday texts; 欸 is the more formal variant.
In videos
“欸，不是，我那时候就因为我就是喜欢韩团。”
“但是我现在想一想，欸，可能我有学习过。”
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