Meanings of 咴
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AI Study Notes for 咴
Imagine a horse saying 'huī' as it trots through a field. The character 咴 resembles a horse's mouth open wide to make the sound, with the radical '口' (kǒu) symbolizing 'mouth' at its center, emphasizing the vocal aspect of the horse's neigh.
Learners often confuse this word with other animal sounds, leading to mistakes in context. It's generally informal and used in storytelling or descriptive writing about horses. Pay attention to the tone; 'huī' is pronounced with a high level tone (first tone).
While 咴 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to animal sounds, which are often found in beginner levels. Students should focus on pronunciation and recognizing similar animal sound characters like '鸣' (míng) for birds.
In traditional Chinese culture, horses are often associated with speed, nobility, and power, making the sound of a horse significant in literature, art, and folklore. The sound 咴 evokes the image of galloping horses in ancient poetry.
Learners often mistakenly use 咴 to refer to sounds made by animals other than horses, such as cats or dogs. Instead, use 咴 specifically for horse sounds to maintain accuracy.
Pronunciation of 咴
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Etymology of 咴
mouth
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Grammar Patterns of 咴
咴 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
那个女孩的马____儿咴儿地叫着。
The girl's horse whinnied.
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Cultural Notes for 咴
In traditional Chinese culture, horses are often associated with speed, nobility, and power, making the sound of a horse significant in literature, art, and folklore. The sound 咴 evokes the image of galloping horses in ancient poetry.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 咴
It sounds similar to 'neigh' as made by a horse.
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