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哎哟

āiyō

1. interjection ouch! (sudden pain or discomfort)

   哎哟！谁把钉子放这儿了？

   Āiyō! Shéi bǎ dīngzi fàng zhèr le?

   Ouch! Who left a nail here?

2. interjection my! (exclamation or delight)

   哎哟，这孩子太可爱了。

   Āiyō, zhè háizi tài kě'ài le.

   My, this child is so adorable.

3. interjection oh my (sarcastic, mocking)

   哎哟，谁敢得罪你啊。

   Āiyō, shéi gǎn dézuì nǐ a.

   Oh my — who would dare offend you.

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