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Character · InterjectionTraditional唉

interjection of agreement; sigh

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

interjection

interjection of response or acknowledgment

neutral

Used to acknowledge someone calling you, similar to "yes?" or "I'm here."

Āi唉
 ，
wǒ我
zài在
zhè这
er儿
ne呢
 ！

Hey, I'm right here!

Xiǎo小
Míng明
 ，
kuài快
lái来
 ！
 —
 —
Āi唉
 ，
lái来
le了
 ！

Xiao Ming, come quick! — Yes, coming!

2.

interjection

interjection of disappointment, regret, or sighing

neutral

Often used to express mild regret, sadness, or resignation.

Āi唉
 ，
zhè这
cì次
kǎo考
shì试
yòu又
méi没
kǎo考
hǎo好
 。

Sigh, I didn't do well on this exam again.

Āi唉
 ，
zhēn真
kě可
xī惜
 ！

Ah, what a pity!