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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嚆hāonoise, soundx, 16 strokes, radical 口
hāo(hao1)hao T1
  1. 1noise, sound
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March 24, 2026

嚆hāo(hao1)

The character 嚆 (hāo) refers to a sound or noise, often implying a loud or distinct noise. It can be used in contexts where a specific sound draws attention, such as a shout or call. This character is less commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in literary or poetic contexts.

Strokes16Radical口
Cultural note

The concept of sound is significant in Chinese poetry and literature, where the quality of sound can evoke emotions. 嚆 may appear in classical texts or poetry, emphasizing the importance of sound in conveying feelings.

Memory tip

Imagine a loud 'hao!' echoing in a valley, where the sound resonates and draws attention. The character 嚆 visually resembles a mouth (口) making noise, and the 'h' in 'hao' sounds like a loud shout, reinforcing the idea of noise.

Meanings of 嚆

hāo(hao1)
1noise, sound
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About 嚆

嚆Simplified
16Strokes
口Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be mindful that 嚆 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for literary contexts. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters that may have different meanings. It is a more formal term and might not be familiar to all native speakers.

HSK Study Tips

Although 嚆 is not included in HSK levels, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to sounds. Students should focus on pronunciation and the context in which this character is used to appreciate its literary value.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 嚆 with 号 (hào) due to their similar pronunciation. For example, using 嚆 when they mean to say 'number' can lead to misunderstandings. Always check the context to ensure the right character is used.

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Etymology of 嚆

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
+
Phonetic (sound)蒿
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Origin

嚆 = 口 + 蒿. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 嚆

IDS Structure⿰口蒿
嚆Full character
=
口kou3
left
蒿hao1
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 嚆?

How to say noise, sound in Chinese

“noise, sound” in Chinese is嚆hāo

The character 嚆 (hāo) refers to a sound or noise, often implying a loud or distinct noise. It can be used in contexts where a specific sound draws attention, such as a shout or call. This character is less commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in literary or poetic contexts.

When to use 嚆

Be mindful that 嚆 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for literary contexts. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters that may have different meanings. It is a more formal term and might not be familiar to all native speakers.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 嚆 with 号 (hào) due to their similar pronunciation. For example, using 嚆 when they mean to say 'number' can lead to misunderstandings. Always check the context to ensure the right character is used.

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Word Family of 嚆

Words containing this character1
嚆hāosound

Frequently Asked Questions about 嚆

No, 嚆 is more often found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday speech.

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