ai dè
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Meaning
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An interjection used to express surprise when something unexpected happens that contradicts what was originally thought.
vi Tôi cứ tưởng là khó, ai dè lại đơn giản như vậy.
en I thought it was difficult, but who knew it would be so simple.
This expression is used to emphasize great surprise at a result or event that no one anticipated.
vi Kết quả thật bất ngờ, ai dè đội chúng tôi lại giành chiến thắng.
en The result was surprising; who knew our team would win.