诶
éi
Description
“诶”是一个语气词，说话的时候常常用来叫别人，或者表示惊讶、答应。
"诶" is an interjection often used to call someone or express surprise or agreement.
它的读音会随着语气改变，比如答应别人的时候常读第四声。
Its pronunciation changes with tone, for example, it is often pronounced in the fourth tone when agreeing with someone.
Meanings
诶éi
hey (used to get someone's attention)
诶，你等等我！
Hey, wait for me!
诶éi
expressing surprise or puzzlement
诶？我的手机呢？
Huh? Where's my phone?
诶èi
expressing agreement or a response, "yes", "okay"
“来吃饭了！”“诶，来了！”
"Dinner's ready!" "Hey, I'm coming!"
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Notes
- Nuance
tone varies with emotion — rising for calling/surprise, falling for agreement.
- Etymology
a phonetic interjection; the character 诶 is chosen mainly for its sound.
In videos
“说，诶，我想找一个，嗯，女人或者怎么样，”
“刚才看见的意见不要炫一点诶”
“但是我和你一样，可能有的时候有一两个字，我说，诶，”
“但是一般来说法是指大肠最上面那一段诶”
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