Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "诶", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "诶", and master the standard way of writing the character "诶".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 诶
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "诶" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
诶 (āi)
1. Interjection, used to greet someone: "Hey, look quickly!"
2. Interjection, used to express surprise: "Hey, what happened!"
3. Interjection, used to indicate disagreement or skepticism: "Hey, what you said is not right!"
4. Interjection, used to respond or agree: "Hey, I will come right away!"
5. Interjection, expressing annoyance or disappointment: A sigh of frustration toward something unpleasant or regrettable. Example from "Shuo Wen Jie Zi": "诶,可恶之辞。" (Hey, words of annoyance.)
6. Adverb, indicating loud and intense laughter: Example from "Chuci": "诶笑狂只。" (Hey, laughing crazily.)
General Definitions:
1. The original meaning of the character is to reprimand (berate).
2. It also conveys a sigh (sigh).
3. Related forms include ǎi, ěi, and èi.