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咦

yí
interjection #9,163

Meanings

  1. 1 huh?; eh?; what? (expression of surprise or puzzlement)

Examples

咦，你怎么在这儿？
Yí, nǐ zěnme zài zhèr?
Huh? How come you're here?
咦，我的钥匙呢？
Yí, wǒ de yàoshi ne?
Huh? Where are my keys?
咦，这个味道不对。
Yí, zhège wèidào bù duì.
Hmm, this doesn't taste right.

Tips

usage
咦 expresses mild surprise or curiosity — something unexpected caught your attention. Compare: 啊 (à) = general surprise, 哎 (āi) = to get attention, 嗯 (ń/ǹ) = agreement/acknowledgment.

Stroke Order

咦 yí