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AI Study Notes for 唿
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.
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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Case file: 唿
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half忽 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 唿
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How to say sad in Chinese
“sad” in Chinese is唿
The character 唿 (hū) is used to represent the sound of whistling or a sigh, often indicating sadness or a lament. It can also denote the sound of the wind, making it an onomatopoeic term that captures certain emotional expressions in various contexts.
When to use 唿
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
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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.
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Word Family of 唿
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唿 often signifies sadness or longing, expressed through whistling or sighing.
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