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唉
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- 唉
- āi · alas, exclamation of surprise or pain
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1 · ai1
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
aai1 · aai3 · aai6 · ngaai6 · oi1
Cantonese word readings for 唉. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.
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Independent source senses for this spelling, with usage labels retained. Not matched to the pronunciation above.
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- interjection or grunt of agreement; yes; right
- sighing interjection; ah; alas
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- interjection or grunt of agreement; yes; right
- sighing interjection; ah; alas
- interjection expressing sadness, disappointment, regret, etc.; ah; alas
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