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eh

/eɪ/ /ɛ/

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verb

嗯，喂.

To use the interjection eh

Examples :

""He eh'd, trying to get my attention during the class discussion." "

他在课堂讨论时，嗯嗯地叫着，想引起我的注意。

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adjective

一般般，马马虎虎

(predicative only) Of mediocre quality; unremarkable.

Examples :

"My French fries were eh."

我的薯条一般般。

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interjection

是吗, 啊, 对吧

Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.

Examples :

"These hot dogs are pretty good, eh?"

这些热狗挺好吃的，对吧？

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interjection

啊，哈？

In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said. Compare what, pardon.

Examples :

""You want me to do what with the report, eh?" "

你让我拿报告做什么，啊？

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interjection

嗯, 喂, 呃

An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of an individual addressed by the speaker

Examples :

""Mom, the school play is next week, eh?" "

妈，学校的戏剧下周上演，嗯？

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interjection

嗯，哦.

Expressing apathy or lack of enthusiasm; meh.

Examples :

""My mom asked if I wanted pizza for dinner, I said, 'Eh, I don't really care.'" "

我妈问我晚饭想不想吃披萨，我说，“嗯，随便吧，我不太在意。”

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