Dong Chinese dictionary

āi

interjection of surprise

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 艾 represents the sound.

Components

口 Meaning component

kǒu

mouth

艾 Sound component

ài, aì, yì

Chinese mugwort or wormwood

Definitions

āi

interjection of surprise; hey!; (interjection used to attract attention or to express surprise or disapprobation)

Most common words with 哎

Freq.	Word	Meaning
	哎	hey!
	哎呀	interjection of wonder, shock or admiration
	哎哟	hey

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