Meanings of 哞
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AI Study Notes for 哞
哞 is generally informal and is mostly used in spoken language or children's literature. A common mistake is to confuse it with other animal sounds; ensure you associate 哞 specifically with cows. Remember to pronounce it with the correct tone (first tone).
While 哞 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for HSK Level 1 students when learning about animals. Focus on the sound recognition aspect and practice using it in sentences about farm life.
Learners often confuse 哞 with other animal sounds like 咩 (miē) for sheep. Remember, 哞 is exclusively for cows. Be cautious not to mix up the tones; 哞 is pronounced with a high, level tone.
Pronunciation of 哞
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Etymology of 哞
mouth
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Case file: 哞
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half牟 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say a cow's moo in Chinese
“a cow's moo” in Chinese is哞
The character 哞 (mōu) represents the sound made by a cow, commonly referred to as 'moo' in English. It is primarily used in contexts related to cows, farming, and animal sounds, emphasizing the onomatopoeic nature of the term.
When to use 哞
哞 is generally informal and is mostly used in spoken language or children's literature. A common mistake is to confuse it with other animal sounds; ensure you associate 哞 specifically with cows. Remember to pronounce it with the correct tone (first tone).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 哞 with other animal sounds like 咩 (miē) for sheep. Remember, 哞 is exclusively for cows. Be cautious not to mix up the tones; 哞 is pronounced with a high, level tone.
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Grammar Patterns of 哞
哞 functions as an onomatopoeic word — it imitates a sound. It often functions as an adverbial or stand-alone exclamation rather than a true verb or noun. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
奶牛“____哞”叫。
The cow says "moo-moo".
Example Sentences for 哞 (1)
Reorder the Sentence
The cow says "moo-moo".
Word Family of 哞
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Frequently Asked Questions about 哞
You can say '牛在哞' (The cow is mooing) to describe the sound it makes.
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