hỡi ôi
Pronunciation
Northern
/həʔəj˧˥ oj˧˧/
Central
/həːj˧˩˨ oj˧˥/
Southern
/həːj˨˩˦ oj˧˧/
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alas
Interjection
alas
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Meaning
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Meaning
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Sense 1
Interjection
alas
An interjection used to express grief, disappointment, or sorrow when faced with an unfortunate or sad situation.
vi Hỡi ôi, mọi chuyện đã quá muộn rồi.
en Alas, it is too late now.
Parts
hỡi / ôi
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Parts
hỡi / ôi
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hỡi / thương ôi / chao ôi / eo ôi …
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Similar
hỡi / thương ôi / chao ôi / eo ôi …
Use
khoan hỡi hồ khoan / ôi chao / than ôi / ôi thôi …
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Use
khoan hỡi hồ khoan / ôi chao / than ôi / ôi thôi …