āiài HSK7

alas

Senses

āi [response]

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

āi alas

Used to express a sigh or mild sadness

āi [exclamation]

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

ài oh no

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

āi to admonish

(literary) To warn or admonish; used similarly to

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