嘻 (xī) — (interjection) an exclamation expressing surprise, alarm, or sorrow
Definition
An interjection mainly used in writing to express surprise, dismay, or a rueful laugh — like English "Alas!" or "Oh no!". Stronger and more literary than casual spoken exclamations such as 唉 or 哎呀.
interjection
an exclamation expressing surprise, alarm, or sorrow
Easily confused
- 嬉xīlook-alike(bound form) to play, to frolic, to sport (literary)
- 西Xīsound-alikewest; the West
- 吸xīsound-aliketo inhale, to breathe in
- 兮xīsound-alike(classical Chinese modal particle) used for exclamation or rhythmic effect, similar to 'oh' or 'ah'
- 希xīsound-alikehope (bound form, as in 希望)
- 膝xīsound-alike(bound form) knee (used in compounds like 膝盖, 膝关节)
Examples
- 嘻！？xī! Nǐ zěn me zài zhè r?Ah! How come you're here?
- 嘻，！xī, Zhè xià kě zāo le!Oh no, this is terrible!
- 嘻，！xī, Yuán lái shì nǐ!Ah, it's you!
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