诶 (éi) - An interjection particle in Chinese used to express & also used as a transliteration character.

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éi ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 讠

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诶 · éi

An interjection particle in Chinese used to express affirmation, surprise, or to get someone's attention;

also used as a transliteration character.

An interjection particle in Chinese used to expressalso used as a transliteration character.

Usage highlights

Interjection particleEgyptExpression of surpriseCalling attentionAgreementHesitation

Synonyms

  • 哎— interjection expressing surprise or calling attention
  • 嗯— interjection expressing agreement or hesitation
  • 喂— interjection used when answering phone or calling someone

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Hey, come here (诶，过来).
  • Eh? What did you say?(诶？你说什么？)
  • Yes, that's right (诶，对的).
  • Used in transliteration of foreign words(e.g., 诶及 for Egypt)

Collocations

  • Interjection particle(诶)
  • Egypt(诶及)
  • Expression of surprise(诶呀)
  • Calling attention(诶，你看)
  • Agreement(诶，好的)
  • Hesitation(诶，这个)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms containing this character as it's primarily an interjection

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily functions as an interjection particle in modern Mandarin
  • Used in informal speech to express various emotions and reactions
  • Sometimes employed in transliteration of foreign words and names

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