Meanings of 唿
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AI Study Notes for 唿
Imagine a person who is sad, standing in a windy place, and letting out a long whistle of despair. The character 唿 has a '口' (kǒu) inside it, which represents a mouth making this whistling sound, helping you remember both its pronunciation (hū) and meaning.
唿 is usually used in informal contexts, often expressing an emotion or reaction rather than a direct action. Be cautious with tone; the first tone (hū) is crucial, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other characters.
Although 唿 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to other HSK words expressing emotions or sounds, such as 哭 (kū - to cry) or 响 (xiǎng - to sound). Focus on pronunciation and usage in emotional contexts.
In Chinese culture, expressing emotions through sounds like whistling or sighing can convey feelings of sadness or longing, often found in poetry or music. This character embodies the cultural nuance of expressing internal feelings outwardly.
Learners often confuse 唿 with similar-sounding characters. For example, saying 'hù' instead of 'hū' can change the meaning entirely. Focus on maintaining the first tone during pronunciation.
Pronunciation of 唿
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Etymology of 唿
mouth
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Decomposition of 唿
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Grammar Patterns of 唿
唿 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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.
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他向狗打一声____哨, 随即赶紧走开.
He whistled on the dog, and walked rapidly away.
Example Sentences for 唿 (2)
Cultural Notes for 唿
In Chinese culture, expressing emotions through sounds like whistling or sighing can convey feelings of sadness or longing, often found in poetry or music. This character embodies the cultural nuance of expressing internal feelings outwardly.
Word Family of 唿
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Frequently Asked Questions about 唿
唿 often signifies sadness or longing, expressed through whistling or sighing.
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