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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
喨liàngto yell; to wail, to cry; to neighzg, 12 strokes, radical 口
喨liàngclearunknown, 12 strokes, radical 口
喨liàngresoundingunknown, 12 strokes, radical 口
liàng(liang4)liang T4
  1. 1to yell; to wail, to cry; to neigh
  2. 2clear
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March 24, 2026

喨liàng(liang4)

The character 喨 (liàng) refers to a loud, clear sound, often associated with crying, yelling, or neighing. It can describe a vocal expression that is both resounding and emotionally charged, commonly used in literature or poetic contexts. Its usage conveys an intensity of emotion or a strong auditory presence.

Strokes12Radical口
Cultural note

In Chinese literature, the use of loud and expressive sounds like 喨 often conveys deep emotion or intensity, reflecting the cultural significance of expressing feelings openly. This resonates with traditional Chinese poetry where sound plays a crucial role in the emotional landscape.

Memory tip

Imagine a lion (the 'li' sound) that roars loudly ('yàng'), creating a clear, resounding echo in the jungle. The character has the mouth radical (口) which emphasizes the vocal nature of the sound, making it easier to remember that it relates to loud expressions.

Meanings of 喨

liàng(liang4)
1to yell; to wail, to cry; to neigh
2clear
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About 喨

喨Simplified
12Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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喧 (xuān) - choose 喨 for its emotional intensity in vocal expression, while 喧 emphasizes loudness and noise without the same emotional connotation.

Usage Notes

喨 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear more in written or literary contexts. Be cautious of mixing it up with similar-sounding words; its tone should always be pronounced with a rising tone (liàng). Common collocations include expressions of loud cries or emotional outbursts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 喨 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be associated with other HSK words that describe sounds or emotions. Students should focus on understanding the context in which this character appears, particularly in literary texts, to grasp its full meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 喨 with similar characters like 喧 (xuān), which also relates to noise but carries a different meaning. For example, saying '我喨的声音很大' (Wǒ liàng de shēngyīn hěn dà) is incorrect; it should be '我喧的声音很大' (Wǒ xuān de shēngyīn hěn dà) to describe loud noise.

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Etymology of 喨

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

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)亮
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Origin

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Decomposition of 喨

IDS Structure⿰口亮
喨Full character
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口kou3
left
亮liang4
right
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Parts

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How to say to yell; to wail, to cry; to neigh in Chinese

“to yell; to wail, to cry; to neigh” in Chinese is喨liàng

The character 喨 (liàng) refers to a loud, clear sound, often associated with crying, yelling, or neighing. It can describe a vocal expression that is both resounding and emotionally charged, commonly used in literature or poetic contexts. Its usage conveys an intensity of emotion or a strong auditory presence.

When to use 喨

喨 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear more in written or literary contexts. Be cautious of mixing it up with similar-sounding words; its tone should always be pronounced with a rising tone (liàng). Common collocations include expressions of loud cries or emotional outbursts.

喨 or something close to it

喧 (xuān) - choose 喨 for its emotional intensity in vocal expression, while 喧 emphasizes loudness and noise without the same emotional connotation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 喨 with similar characters like 喧 (xuān), which also relates to noise but carries a different meaning. For example, saying '我喨的声音很大' (Wǒ liàng de shēngyīn hěn dà) is incorrect; it should be '我喧的声音很大' (Wǒ xuān de shēngyīn hěn dà) to describe loud noise.

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Word Family of 喨

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喨liàngclear

Frequently asked questions about 喨

喨 is typically used in literary or poetic contexts, describing loud or emotional vocal expressions.

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