Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
欸-
éi, ê, ǎi, ê̌
Description
“欸”是一个语气词，常常用来打招呼、回答别人，或者表示惊讶、不同意。
"欸" is an interjection often used to greet, respond to others, or express surprise or disagreement.
说话的时候，它的声调会变，用来表达不同的心情。
When speaking, the tone of "欸" changes to convey different emotions.
Meanings
欸éi
hey (to get attention or greet)
欸，你在这里啊！
Hey, you're here!
欸éi
yes; here (answering a call)
“小明！”“欸！”
"Xiao Ming!" "Hey!"
欸ǎi
expressing surprise, doubt, or disagreement
欸？怎么会这样？
Huh? How did this happen?
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Notes
- Nuance
'欸' is an interjection; tone shifts (rising, falling) signal different emotions like calling, surprise, or protest.
- Etymology
often written interchangeably with '诶'; both are spoken interjections rare in formal writing.
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