欸
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Meaning: also pr.
💡 A sound to 'ai' like 'hey' — think of saying 'Aye!' to agree.
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Character Story & Explanation
欸 (āi) is an interjection used to express agreement, acknowledgment, or to call someone's attention. It is often used in casual conversation, similar to "hey" or "yes" in English. Despite having multiple tones, the most common usage is with the first tone (āi). It appears in classical poetry as an onomatopoeia for rowing sounds.
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