唉 (ài) — (interjection) expresses sigh, regret, disappointment, or resignation; (interjection) used to respond to someone calling you, showing agreement or recognition
Definition
唉 (ài) is the sighing interjection — used for regret, weariness, or resignation ("oh, what bad luck"). 哎 is the calling/alarming interjection; 啊 is for surprise. 叹气 is the verb "to sigh."
interjection
expresses sighregretdisappointmentor resignationused to respond to someone calling youshowing agreement or recognition
Examples
- 唉，。ài, Jīn tiān zhēn dǎo méi.Oh, what bad luck today.
- 唉，。ài, Wǒ wàng le dài qián bāo.Oh no, I forgot to bring my wallet.
- 唉，。ài, Wǒ zài zhè r ne.Yes, I'm right here.
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