唉[ài]

叹expressing sadness, weariness, regret or disappointment
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唉[āi]
叹

1. (a sigh of sadness or regret)

♦ ~, 要是老张在这儿该多好啊! Oh, if only Lao Zhang were here.

♦ ~, 谁能想到啊! Well, who'd have thought of that?

♦ ~, 真可惜! What a pity!

2. (a response to a call, order, etc.)

♦ 快开门去。—~。 Open the door, quick!—Right.

♦ 小王!—~, 来啦。 Xiao Wang!—Yes. Coming.

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