(dāi) — (classical interjection) hey! stop! (a sudden shout to get attention, used in early vernacular novels)

Definition

A literary, classical-sounding interjection (dāi) — like a sharp 'Hey!' or 'Stop!' to grab attention or challenge someone, heard mostly in wuxia/vernacular novels, not in everyday speech.

interjection
(classical interjection) hey! stop! (a sudden shout to get attention, used in early vernacular novels)

Examples

  • dāi! Nǐ shì hé rén, jìng gǎn lán wǒ qù lù?
    Hey! Who are you, daring to block my way?
  • dāi! Zéi zǐ xiū zǒu, chī wǒ yì dāo!
    Stop! Thief, don't run, take my blow!
  • dāi! Nǐ qiě tīng wǒ shuō wán.
    Hey! Listen to me finish speaking.

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