啊呀 (ā yā) — (interjection) oh! / ah! / my gosh! (expresses surprise, pain, realization, or urging)
Definition
啊呀 (āyā) is an exclamatory interjection for surprise, sudden pain, or urging someone — a bit stronger and more drawn-out than 啊. Often written as 啊呀 to stress feeling.
interjection
oh! / ah! / my gosh! (expresses surprise, pain, realization, or urging)
Examples
- 啊呀！。ā yā! Wǒ wàng jì dài yào shi le.Oh no! I forgot to bring my keys.
- 啊呀，！ā yā, Bié zǒu nà me kuài!Hey! Don't walk so fast!
- 啊呀！。ā yā! Tàng sǐ wǒ le.Ow! It's burning hot.
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