咳

hāi

Dictionary entry

sound of sighing

What does 咳 mean?

咳 (hāi) has 2 dictionary entries or readings.

1sound of sighing

2(interjection expressing surprise, sorrow, regret, disappointment etc) oh

3damn

4wow

5cough

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咳hāisound of sighing · (interjection expressing surprise, sorrow, regret, disappointment etc) oh

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咳

hāi

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