哟 (yō) — (interjection) oh! (expressing surprise, sudden realization, or mild reproach)
Definition
哟 (yō) is a casual interjection that signals surprise, a sudden thought, or light reproach. Tone and context decide which — rising for surprise, flat for mild scolding.
interjection
oh! (expressing surprise, sudden realization, or mild reproach)
Examples
- 哟，？yō, Nǐ shén me shí hou dào de?Oh, when did you arrive?
- 哟，！yō, Wǒ chà diǎn wàng le dài yào shi!Oh, I almost forgot to bring the keys!
- 哟，？yō, Nǐ zěn me néng zhè me shuō ne?Hey, how can you say that?
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