唉
āiài HSK7

alas

Senses

唉 āi [response]

Used to answer a call or show that one has heard someone; yes; right.

唉 āi alas

Used to express a sigh or mild sadness

唉 āi [exclamation]

Used as a mild exclamation to show surprise or to get someone's attention.

唉 ài oh no

Used to express strong sentiment, sympathy, disappointment, or regret

唉 āi to admonish

(literary) To warn or admonish; used similarly to 誋 jì

唉 ài yes

Used to express agreement, recognition, or approval

References

variant 唉/唉 → 嗳/噯
same_as 嗳/噯 → 唉/唉
same_as 噫/噫 → 唉/唉
variant 欸/欸 → 唉/唉
variant 欸/欸 → 唉/唉