() — (onomatopoeia) used to convey surprise, amazement, or a sigh

Definition

A casual interjection (not a real noun) used to show surprise, a sudden realization, or a light sigh — like 'wow', 'oh!', or 'ah'.

onomatopoeia
used to convey surpriseamazementor a sigh

Examples

  • yē! Nǐ zěn me lái le?
    What! How did you come?
  • yē, Yuán lái shì zhè yàng.
    Ah, so that's how it is.
  • yē, Zhēn lìng rén yì xiǎng bú dào.
    Wow, it's really unexpected.

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