耶
yē, yé
Description
"耶"有两个读音。读"yē"的时候，常用来写外国的名字，比如"耶稣"。
"耶" has two pronunciations. When read as "yē", it is often used in foreign names, such as "耶稣".
读"yé"的时候，是古时候的语气词，现在也用来表示高兴，像"耶！我们赢了！"
When read as "yé", it was an ancient modal particle and is now also used to express happiness, like "耶！我们赢了！".
Meanings
耶yē
character used to transliterate foreign names
很多人在圣诞节想到耶稣。
Many people think of Jesus at Christmas.
耶yé
yay! (interjection expressing joy)
耶！我们赢了！
Yay! We won!
耶yé
final particle marking a question (classical)
是耶非耶？
Is it yes or no?
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as an interjection 耶 is very common in casual spoken celebration, often with raised hands.
- Etymology
originally a classical Chinese final particle; also chosen for its sound in transliterations.
In videos
“可是其实他讲完之后你就会忍不住说“耶”，”
“可是阿吉，那杯是菜单上最激烈的奶昔耶。”
“哇哦，这个真的像，像一幅画耶，”
“天都快亮了耶”
“H和G这两块板子是完全对称的耶”
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