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interjection expressing surprise, annoyance or admiration
HSK 5
Pronunciation
哎1
First tone: high and level
呀1
First tone: high and level
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Usage in this example
Used as an interjection at the start of a sentence to express surprise or annoyance, like realizing you forgot your keys.
Example sentence
哎呀，我刚才忘了带钥匙。
Oh no, I forgot to bring my keys just now.
