哎呀
āi yāㄞ ㄧㄚ
Traditional: 哎呀
HSK 3.0 · 5TOCFL 4
Meaning(interjection)
interjection of wonder, shock or admiration
Examples
哎呀，我忘带钥匙了！
āi yā, wǒ wàng dài yào shi le!
Oh no, I forgot my keys!
哎呀，你怎么来了？
āi yā, nǐ zěn me lái le?
Oh my, what are you doing here?
哎呀，这个菜太好吃了！
āi yā, zhè ge cài tài hǎo chī le!
Wow, this dish is delicious!
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Stroke order
8 strokes
hey!; (interjection used to attract attention or to express surprise or disapprobation)
7 strokes
(particle equivalent to 啊 after a vowel, expressing surprise or doubt)