(ǎi) — (interjection) expressing disapproval or objection: hey, no; (interjection) expressing surprise or calling attention: hey, oh

Definition

嗳 (ǎi) is a casual interjection — like 'hey!' — used to stop someone, push back gently, or grab attention. Tone and context decide whether it sounds like a friendly nudge, a mild objection, or surprised recognition.

interjection
expressing disapproval or objection: heynoexpressing surprise or calling attention: heyoh

Beispiele

  • ǎi, Nǐ bié zhè me shuō, tā bú shì gù yì de.
    Hey, don't say that — he didn't mean it.
  • ǎi, Nǐ zěn me zài zhè r? wǒ zhǎo le nǐ hǎo jiǔ.
    Oh, you're here? I've been looking for you for a long time.
  • ǎi, Nǐ hái méi huí dá wǒ de wèn tí ne.
    Hey, you still haven't answered my question.

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