interjection of wonder, shock or admiration

āi yā

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Examples4 available

Whoops!

哎呀！

Ach, I was almost late to class!

哎呀，差点上课迟到！

Aww, are we feeling a little tired? Let's get you into bed.

哎呀，是不是有点累了呀？来，让我带你去睡觉。

Oops, I think we forgot Tom.

哎呀，我们好像忘了汤姆。

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