Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "欸", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "欸", and master the standard way of writing the character "欸".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 欸
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "欸" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
欸 [ǎi]
1. Onomatopoeia, referring to the sound of rowing, as in "The smoke dissipated, and the sun rose without seeing anyone, '欸欸' a sound, the mountains and waters turn green."
欸 [ēi]
1. Used to greet someone ([En.] hello).
Example: 欸,你过来 (Hey, come here).
2. Indicates surprise or a sudden recollection.
Example: 欸,他怎么病了! 欸,我三点钟还有一场电影呢! (Hey, how did he get sick! Hey, I have a movie at three o'clock!)
3. Indicates disagreement ([En.] No).
Example: 欸,这话可不对呀! (Hey, that’s not right!)
4. Indicates agreement or consent ([En.] Yes).
Example: 欸,我就来! (Hey, I’ll be right there!)
欸 [ěi]
1. Indicates disagreement ([En.] No).
Example: 欸,这话可不对呀! (Hey, that’s not right!)
欸 [èi]
1. Indicates agreement or consent ([En.] Yes).
Example: 欸,我就来! (Hey, I’ll be right there!)
欸 [ǎi]
- Another pronunciation of the previous meanings.
综上所述,"欸" 作为叹词,可以用作招呼、表示惊讶、不同意、同意等多种语境中。