Definition
诶 (éi) is an interjection used to get someone's attention, like 'hey!' in English. It can also convey surprise or a sudden realization, depending on tone and context. This character is a variant of 欸 [ēi/éi/ěi/èi] – the tones differ by usage, but éi is the most common for the surprise/attention function.
interjection
hey! (to call attention or express surprise)
Examples
- 诶,!éi, nǐ děng yíxià!Hey, wait a moment!
- 诶,!éi, yuánlái shì zhèyàng a!Oh, so that's how it is!
- 诶,?éi, nǐ zěnme lái le?Hey, how come you're here?
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