HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
哎 — hey
- Reading
- āi
- Meaning
- hey; interjection of surprise or dissatisfaction
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
哎 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is āi and it means hey; interjection of surprise or dissatisfaction. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
哎 appears in everyday chinese words such as 哎 (interjection of surprise/warning) and 哎呀 (oh dear; good heavens).
Chinese words containing 哎
Frequently asked questions
What does 哎 mean in Chinese?
哎 means hey; interjection of surprise or dissatisfaction in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 哎 read?
哎 is read āi. Reading it inside real words — 哎 and 哎呀 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 哎 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 哎 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 哎 in a word?
A common word containing 哎 is 哎 (āi) — "interjection of surprise/warning". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 哎 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 哎 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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