ǎi

欸 (ǎi) is a Chinese word meaning “(Tw) (literary) to rebuke loudly; (Tw) (literary) to sigh; used in 欸乃[ai3 nai3]”.

Meanings

  1. 1(Tw) (literary) to rebuke loudly
  2. 2(Tw) (literary) to sigh
  3. 3used in 欸乃[ai3 nai3]

Related words

欸(indicating response)欸hey (used to draw attention)欸eh; huh (used to express surprise)欸hmm (used to express disapproval)欸yes (used to express agreement)欸乃(onom.) (literary) the creaking of a stern-mounted oar

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