Is 噫 commonly used in modern Chinese names?

No, it is rare in modern names due to its archaic and exclamatory nature. It is primarily found in classical literature or poetic contexts.

What emotions does 噫 convey?

It expresses sorrow, regret, surprise, or admiration, often used in classical texts to convey deep emotional or philosophical reflection.

Both are interjections, but 噫 is more literary and archaic, while 唉 is more common in modern spoken Chinese for sighing or regret.

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yī ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

Alas — an exclamation expressing sorrow, regret, surprise, or admiration;

an interjection conveying deep emotion.

Alas — an exclamation expressing sorrow, regret, surprise,an interjection conveying deep emotion.

Alas and alackSigh 'alas'Exclaim 'ah'Oh myAlas, what can be doneSigh of regret

Used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to convey deep emotion, particularly in works like the Shijing (Book of Songs) and Tang poetry.
Often appears in Confucian and Daoist texts as an interjection expressing philosophical reflection or lament.
In modern usage, it is considered literary or archaic, primarily found in written works or formal speech.