唉

āi

HSK 2.0 Level 5 Common

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唉

ài Interjection alas; oh dear

唉

āi interjection or grunt of agreement or recognition (e.g. yes, it's me!); to sigh

Definitions

1. interjection or grunt of agreement or recognition (e.g. yes, it's me!)
2. to sigh

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 唉 (āi) with 哎 (āi), which is more commonly used for calling attention.

Formality

Mostly used in casual speech to show acknowledgment or mild surprise; not appropriate in formal writing.

Example Sentences

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唉 ，我知道了。

Yes, I know.

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Words Containing 唉

• 唉唉 唉唉 āi āi: (onom.) sighing voice
• 唉姐 唉姐 āi jiě: granny (dialect)
• 唉声叹气 唉声叹气 āi shēng tàn qì: sighing voice, wailing breath (idiom)