Learn Chinese interjections: recognize short phrases and words for expressing surprise, joy, disappointment, and other emotions. Includes common interjections, sentence structures, examples, and exercises for speech and writing.
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Interjections are brief spontaneous words or sounds that express emotion or reaction in the moment. They often appear in dialogue and signal feelings like surprise, annoyance, or delight. This guide covers common Mandarin interjections with examples.
Interjections are brief spontaneous words or sounds that express emotion or reaction in the moment. They often appear in dialogue and signal feelings like surprise, annoyance, or delight. This guide covers common Mandarin interjections with examples.
Common Mandarin interjections include sounds like āi (哎), ēi (诶), hāi (嗨), and short exclamations such as wā (哇) or āiyā (哎呀). Each one carries a slightly different tone or nuance depending on context.
Mandarin interjections are short sounds or words that quickly show feeling or reaction in speech. Learning common ones like āi, wā, and āiyā helps you sound natural and responsive in everyday conversation. Pay attention to tone and context since small differences affect meaning.
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