unknown, 13 strokes, radical 口, rank #23107, Very Hard
嗝
gé
belch
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 口, rank #23107, Very Hard
gé(ge2) T2
1the cackling of a fowl; to gag, to vomit
2hiccup
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March 24, 2026
嗝gé(ge2)
The character 嗝 (gé) primarily refers to the sound of a hiccup or belch. It can also imply the act of gagging or vomiting, often used in informal contexts. This word captures both the sound and the bodily reaction associated with these actions.
Strokes13Radical口Frequency#23107DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussions about bodily functions like hiccups and belching are often seen as humorous or embarrassing, reflecting social norms around etiquette and politeness during meals.
Memory Tip
Imagine a chicken making a funny sound 'ge' as it cackles, which helps you connect the character 嗝 with the idea of hiccups and belching. The '口' radical (mouth) suggests actions related to sounds made by the mouth.
Meanings of 嗝
gé(ge2)
1the cackling of a fowl; to gag, to vomit
2hiccup
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About 嗝
嗝Simplified
13Strokes
口Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
This term is more commonly used in informal settings when discussing bodily functions like hiccups or belching. A common mistake is to confuse it with the more formal terms for vomiting, which might not convey the same casual tone.
HSK Study Tips
Though 嗝 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to other words related to bodily functions and sounds at HSK Level 2 or 3, such as 吃 (chī, eat) and 喝 (hē, drink). Focus on pronunciation and the sound it represents.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 嗝 when discussing nausea or illness and may confuse it with 吐 (tǔ, to vomit). For example, saying '我嗝了' (I hiccuped) instead of '我吐了' (I vomited) if they mean to indicate vomiting.
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2The sound half鬲 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaymouth
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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What type of character formation is 嗝?
Decomposition of 嗝
IDS Structure⿰口鬲
嗝Full Character
=
口kou3
left
鬲Ge2
right
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How to say the cackling of a fowl; to gag, to vomit in Chinese
“the cackling of a fowl; to gag, to vomit” in Chinese is嗝gé
The character 嗝 (gé) primarily refers to the sound of a hiccup or belch. It can also imply the act of gagging or vomiting, often used in informal contexts. This word captures both the sound and the bodily reaction associated with these actions.
When to use 嗝
This term is more commonly used in informal settings when discussing bodily functions like hiccups or belching. A common mistake is to confuse it with the more formal terms for vomiting, which might not convey the same casual tone.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 嗝 when discussing nausea or illness and may confuse it with 吐 (tǔ, to vomit). For example, saying '我嗝了' (I hiccuped) instead of '我吐了' (I vomited) if they mean to indicate vomiting.
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嗝
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Grammar Patterns of 嗝
嗝 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
刚才一口吞下整个鸡蛋，她现在还在打____。
She was still hiccuping from the egg she had swallowed whole.
