咳

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: hai1
POJ: hai
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

interjection: alas; oh (expressing sorrow, remorse, or surprise)
咳

1 candidate reading from Wiktionary — genuine Chaozhou colloquial form not yet confirmed by a speaker. Split out from the main 咳 (hai6/ga1) 'to cough' entry because this reading is tied to a distinct interjection sense.

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