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The character 嘿 is a phono-semantic compound, with the mouth radical 口 on the left indicating its connection to speech or sound, and 黑 on the right providing its phonetic element. It functions primarily as an interjection like "hey", used to attract attention, express mild surprise, or suggest a chuckle. In some contexts, it also carries the opposite meaning of silence or secrecy, appearing in compounds that denote speechlessness or withholding information.
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嘿，快来看看！
嘿，你在干什么？
嘿，别那么大声！
他嘿嘿地笑了。
嘿，这件事真奇怪！
我嘿了一声打招呼。
他嘿嘿笑着不说话。
嘿，你听说过那个新闻吗？