哎呀

āi yā · ai ya

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

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  1. interjection of wonder, shock or admiration

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2 examples
01

哎(āi)呀(yā),我(wǒ)们(men)好(hǎo)像(xiàng)忘(wàng)了(le)汤(tāng)姆(mǔ)。

Oops, I think we forgot Tom.

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02

哎(āi)呀(yā),我(wǒ)忘(wàng)记(jì)带(dài)钥(yào)匙(shi)了(le)!

Oh no, I forgot to bring my keys!

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