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March 24, 2026
喿zào(zao4)
The character 喿 (zào) refers to the chirping sounds made by birds, particularly in a natural, lively context. It is often used to evoke the imagery of a vibrant environment filled with the sounds of nature, making it more common in literary or descriptive contexts rather than everyday conversation.
Strokes13Radical口Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry and prose, the sounds of nature, including bird chirping, are often used to convey emotions and set scenes, reflecting a deep appreciation for natural beauty in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bird chirping 'zào' as it flits joyfully from branch to branch. The character 喿 looks like the bird's beak (口) making the sound (the radical '口' represents speaking or sounds) while 'zào' captures the essence of its cheerful noise.
Meanings of 喿
zào(zao4)
primary
1the sound of birds chirping
2chirping of birds
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喿Simplified
13Strokes
口Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 喿
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bird chirping 'zào' as it flits joyfully from branch to branch. The character 喿 looks like the bird's beak (口) making the sound (the radical '口' represents speaking or sounds) while 'zào' captures the essence of its cheerful noise.
Usage Notes
Use 喿 primarily in descriptive or literary contexts rather than in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other terms for sounds, as its specific focus is on birds. It typically pairs well with nature-related vocabulary.
HSK Study Tips
Although 喿 is not an HSK vocabulary word, its sound-related nature connects it to other HSK Level 1 and 2 words such as 声音 (shēngyīn - sound) and 鸟 (niǎo - bird). Students should focus on practicing pronunciation and understanding how onomatopoeic words work in Mandarin.
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry and prose, the sounds of nature, including bird chirping, are often used to convey emotions and set scenes, reflecting a deep appreciation for natural beauty in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 喿 with other sound-related characters like 鸣 (míng), which also means to chirp but can refer to other sounds. For instance, saying '我听到喿的声音' ('I heard the sound of zào') is correct, but using a different character could change the meaning.
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Cultural Notes for 喿
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In Chinese poetry and prose, the sounds of nature, including bird chirping, are often used to convey emotions and set scenes, reflecting a deep appreciation for natural beauty in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 喿
Words Containing This Character1
喿zàochirping of birds
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What does 喿 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 喿
喿 means the chirping sound of birds, evoking a lively and natural environment.
No, 喿 is more often found in literary contexts rather than everyday speech.
