Short interjection sounds
哎 + soundphrase
哎 (āi) starts short exclamations like surprise or pain.
哎 (āi): Hey — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 2.0Level 5
HSK 3.0
Watch the stroke order, then trace it yourself.
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哎 (āi) starts short exclamations like surprise or pain.
The mouth (口) expresses surprise or pain, like the sound 'ai' (艾) — an exclamation.
oh no; hey
ouch; oh
Hey, wait a moment!
Oh no, I forgot to bring the keys.
Hey, can you wait for me a moment?
Ouch, my foot hurts so much.
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Characters from the same exam level.
Characters pronounced "ai".
Characters with radical "口".