![]() (4) It is also used to express anxiety which means “Alas/Oh Shoot!” Linda: Oh my god, Grandpa is having a heart attack. (3) It can refer to express panic which means “Ahhh! Oh No!” Panic: Phoebe: No, you're burning daylight! Get up! Phoebe: Bùxíng, tàiyáng dōu shàidào pìgǔ shàng le, qǐchuáng! Milly: Āiya, jiějie, nǐ fán sǐ le, ràng wǒ zài shuì huìr ma! Wife: Hubby, I’ve already bought them, so it doesn’t do any good to complain about it. Lǎopo: Lǎogōng, wǒ yǐjīng mǎi le ma, nǐ shuō wǒ yě méiyòng a. Husband: Oh my gosh, are you serious? Honey, did you buy clothes again? You’ve already bought 4 items of clothing this month. Lǎogōng: Āiya, lǎopó, nǐ yòu mǎi yīfu le? Zhè ge yuè nǐ yǐjīng mǎi le sì jiàn yīfu le. But, do you know "哎呀 ( āiya)" can also be used to complain or to express one's doubt, discontent, and impatience? It’s kinda like “Oh My Gosh! Oh My God!” Let's take a look: Complaining: As we can see, Susan uses this phrase to show her surprise and admiration after seeing Calvin’s girlfriend Emily. Oho/Oh" is a frequently used exclamation. (Do you Know How to Describe the Beautiful Girl in Chinese?) Susan: Oh my Godness, your girlfriend is so pretty, and her figure is fabulous!Ĭalvin: Hāhā, āyí, nà shì kěndìng de, wǒ nǚpéngyou shì xiàohuā ne.Ĭalvin: Haha, of course auntie, my girlfriend is our school's beauty queen. Susan: Āiya, nǐ nǚpéngyou hǎo piàoliang a, shēncái yě hǎo jí le! In the coffee shop, they meet Calvin's aunt Susan. ![]() One day Tina went out with her daughter and happened to meet Lisa.Ĭalvin is walking down the street with his new girlfriend Emily. These two ladies haven't seen each other since Lisa attended Tina's daughter's first birthday party. (1) It can be used to express surprise or admiration like something similar to: ![]() In Chinese, these are called “叹词 ( tàncí)" or "感叹词 ( gǎntàncí)." There are obviously many words that are commonly used, and I will introduce one of them today. It happens every day! We use interjections or exclamations to express our emotional responses to things or to emphasize or exclaim when speaking with people. ![]() These kinds of expressions are used in our daily lives to express exclamations or make various kinds of emotional responses. The small business community is strong + we're proud to be part of it.Interjections are commonly used in our daily life which are also known as “叹词 ( tàncí)" or "感叹词 ( gǎntàncí)" in Mandarin Chinese. We purchase all our supplies from Canadian companies. ![]() Our goods are produced either here in Vancouver or with manufacturers across the country. Supporting local + Canadian businesses is one of our core values + we pride ourselves on being Made in Canada. Being able to snark on niche cultural references while also discussing universal topics like asking your partner what they want for dinner until death perfectly encompasses our ethos. It's been joyful to reawaken to our Chinese heritage of late, allowing for more of our identity + experiences to come through our designs. Our work has always been from the heart, creating what feels most authentic to us in the moment. Two years of team projects was the perfect incubator for building a business + design partnership. We aren't sisters but have been friends for 18 years, meeting in design school. Our products are sometimes nostalgic, often funny + occasionally Asian-inspired. I’ll Know It When I See It™ is a two-woman show creating sweet + slightly snarky paper goods™ + gifts from Vancouver, BC. ![]()
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