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哎

āi

1. interjection hey (surprise or reminder)

   哎，你的东西掉了。

   Āi, nǐ de dōngxi diào le.

   Hey, you dropped something.

2. interjection oh no; alas (regret, sighing)

   哎，我忘了。

   Āi, wǒ wàng le.

   Oh no, I forgot.

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