Definition
嗳 (ǎi) is an interjection used to express mild disapproval, objection, or disagreement — like a soft 'hey, no' or 'come on' in English. It can also show surprise at seeing something unexpected, or be used to call someone's attention. Use it at the start of a sentence, separated by a comma or exclamation mark.
interjection
expressing disapproval or objection: heynoexpressing surprise or calling attention: heyoh
Examples
- 嗳，，。ǎi, nǐ bié zhème shuō, tā bú shì gùyì de.Hey, don't say that — he didn't mean it.
- 嗳，？。ǎi, nǐ zěnme zài zhèr? Wǒ zhǎo le nǐ hǎo jiǔ.Oh, you're here? I've been looking for you for a long time.
- 嗳，。ǎi, nǐ hái méi huídá wǒ de wèntí ne.Hey, you still haven't answered my question.
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