嗨哟 (hāi) — (interjection) heave-ho, yo-heave-ho (a work chant for coordinated group effort)
Definition
嗨哟 (hāi yō) is a rhythmic work chant shouted together when many people pull, lift, or push something heavy. It has no real meaning on its own — it just sets the timing for a shared effort.
interjection
heave-hoyo-heave-ho (a work chant for coordinated group effort)
Examples
- 嗨哟！！hāi! Dà jiā yòng lì lā!Heave-ho! Everyone pull hard!
- 嗨哟，。hāi, Bǎ tā jǔ qǐ lái.Heave-ho, lift it up.
- 嗨哟！。hāi! Wǒ men yí dìng néng bān dòng tā.Heave-ho! We can definitely move it.
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