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喋 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
喋diéto nag; babble, chatteri, 12 strokes, radical 口, rank #30978, Very Hard
喋diéto chatterunknown, 12 strokes, radical 口, rank #30978, Very Hard
喋diéold variant of 喋[die2]unknown, 12 strokes, radical 口, rank #30978, Very Hard
dié(die2) T2
  1. 1to nag; babble, chatter
  2. 2to chatter
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March 24, 2026

喋(啑)dié(die2)

The character 喋 (dié) refers to the act of nagging or babbling, often implying excessive or repetitive talking. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is chattering away, perhaps in a bothersome or trivial manner. This character can convey a sense of annoyance at repetitive speech.

Strokes12Radical口Frequency#30978DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, excessive chatter can be seen as annoying or impolite, particularly in formal situations. The concept of 'face' is important, and nagging or babbling can lead to loss of face for both the speaker and the listener.

Memory Tip

Imagine a parrot that never stops talking, making a 'dié' sound as it babbles incessantly. The character 喋 has a mouth at the bottom (口), indicating speech, and the top part can remind you of a person talking endlessly.

Meanings of 喋

dié(die2)
1to nag; babble, chatter
2to chatter
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About 喋

喋Simplified
啑Traditional
12Strokes
口Radical
成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 喋

Quick Contrast

唠 (láo) - use 喋 (dié) when emphasizing annoying or trivial chatter, while 唠 (láo) focuses more on the act of talking excessively without the same negative connotation.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 喋 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This term is generally informal and may not be suitable for formal contexts. It often collocates with words related to speech and conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 喋 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is related to other words at this level dealing with communication. Focus on understanding context and nuance, as well as practicing speaking to get comfortable with the sound and usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 喋 to mean 'talk' in a neutral sense, whereas it implies nagging or trivial chatter. A common error is saying '我喋不休' (I talk endlessly) without understanding its negative connotation; a better phrase would be '我说话很多' (I talk a lot).

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Etymology of 喋

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 枼 represents the sound. Simplified form of 啑.

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mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)枼
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Case file: 喋

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 枼 represents the sound. Simplified form of 啑.

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half枼 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 喋?

Decomposition of 喋

IDS Structure⿰口枼
喋Full Character
=
口kou3
left
枼ye4
right
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How to say to nag; babble, chatter in Chinese

“to nag; babble, chatter” in Chinese is喋dié

The character 喋 (dié) refers to the act of nagging or babbling, often implying excessive or repetitive talking. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is chattering away, perhaps in a bothersome or trivial manner. This character can convey a sense of annoyance at repetitive speech.

When to use 喋

Be cautious not to confuse 喋 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This term is generally informal and may not be suitable for formal contexts. It often collocates with words related to speech and conversation.

喋 or something close to it

唠 (láo) - use 喋 (dié) when emphasizing annoying or trivial chatter, while 唠 (láo) focuses more on the act of talking excessively without the same negative connotation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 喋 to mean 'talk' in a neutral sense, whereas it implies nagging or trivial chatter. A common error is saying '我喋不休' (I talk endlessly) without understanding its negative connotation; a better phrase would be '我说话很多' (I talk a lot).

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喋

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Grammar Patterns of 喋

喋 functions as a four-character idiom (成语). Treat it as a fixed unit; it usually plays the role of a single adjective, adverb, or noun phrase inside the larger sentence. 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.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

妈妈____喋不休地念叨着他正如何毁掉我。

Momma babbled on and on about how he was ruining me.

Example Sentences for 喋 (7)

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妈妈喋喋不休地念叨着他正如何毁掉我。

mā mā dié dié bù xiū dì niàn tāo zháo tā zhèng rú hé huǐ diào wǒ。

Momma babbled on and on about how he was ruining me.
2
他喋喋不休地说着某个无聊的电视连续剧。

tā dié dié bù xiū dì shuō zháo mǒu gè wú liáo de diàn shì lián xù jù。

He was carrying on about some stupid television series.
3
卧室里医生喋喋不休的低语声已经停下了。

wò shì lǐ yī shēng dié dié bù xiū de dī yǔ shēng yǐ jīng tíng xià le。

The droning murmur of the doctor's voice in the bedroom had ceased.
4
他们开始喋喋不休地谈论上次的普罗旺斯之行。

tā mén kāi shǐ dié dié bù xiū dì tán lùn shàng cì de pǔ luó wàng sī zhī háng。

They started wittering on about their last trip to Provence.
5
如果你不打断他,他会喋喋不休地讲好几个小时.

rú guǒ nǐ bù dǎ duàn tā, , tā huì dié dié bù xiū dì jiǎng hǎo jī gè xiǎo.

He will run on for hours if you don't stop him.
6
他喋喋不休地大谈自由。

tā dié dié bù xiū dì dà tán zì yóu。

He burbles on about freedom.
7
尼科利尼喋喋不休讲个不停，一只手比划着以示强调，另一只手握着方向盘，而他则安静地听着。

ní kē lì ní dié dié bù xiū jiǎng gè bù tíng， ， yī zhī shǒu bǐ huá zháo yǐ shì qiáng， tiáo ， lìng yī zhī shǒu wò zháo fāng， xiàng pán ， ér tā zé ān jìng。

He listened in silence as Niccolini rattled on, emphasizing his remarks with one hand and steering with the other.

Word Family of 喋

Words Containing This Character4
喋喋不休to chatter or jabber on and on
喋diéto chatter
喋血bloodbath
喋喋to chatter a lot
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Compound Meaning

What does 喋喋不休 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 喋

喋 is pronounced as 'dié', with a rising tone.

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