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唳 is a relatively formal term and is more often found in literature or poetic expressions rather than everyday conversation. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with more common terms for bird calls, such as 鸣 (míng). Remember that it specifically refers to the calls of cranes and geese.
Although 唳 is not included in the HSK levels, it relates to HSK vocabulary dealing with animals and nature. Students should focus on understanding its specific context and usage, as it helps broaden their grasp of animal-related terminology in Mandarin.
Learners often confuse 唳 with 鸣 (míng), which means 'to chirp' or 'to sing', used for other birds. A wrong example would be using 唳 to describe a sparrow's song, which is more accurately described with 鸣.
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Etymology of 唳
mouth
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Case file: 唳
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half戾 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say a bird's cry in Chinese
“a bird's cry” in Chinese is唳
The character 唳 (lì) refers to the sound made by certain birds, particularly cranes or wild geese. It captures the essence of a bird's cry, evoking imagery of nature and the vocal expressions of these creatures. This term is often used in poetic or literary contexts to convey beauty and the sounds of the wilderness.
When to use 唳
唳 is a relatively formal term and is more often found in literature or poetic expressions rather than everyday conversation. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with more common terms for bird calls, such as 鸣 (míng). Remember that it specifically refers to the calls of cranes and geese.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 唳 with 鸣 (míng), which means 'to chirp' or 'to sing', used for other birds. A wrong example would be using 唳 to describe a sparrow's song, which is more accurately described with 鸣.
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It is pronounced as 'lì'.
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