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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#23107DifficultyHard
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
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AI Study Notes for 嗝
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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
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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.
rú guǒ nǐ wèi wán hòu bǎ tā fàng xià shí tā kū， ， gěi tā pāi pāi gé。
If he cries when you put him down after a feed, try winding him.
4
他用手抹了抹嘴，然后打了个响亮的饱嗝。
tā yòng shǒu mǒ le mǒ zuǐ， ， rán hòu dǎ le gè xiǎng liàng de bǎo。
He wiped his hand across his mouth, then belched loudly.
5
那些男人, 吃得直打饱嗝, 解开了背心的钮扣.
nà xiē nán rén, , chī dé zhí dǎ bǎo, gé , jiě kāi le bèi xīn de.
The men, gorged with food , had unbuttoned their vests.
6
他的肚子里,杜松子翻起了胃,他张开发紫的嘴唇打个嗝.
tā de dù zǐ lǐ, , dù sōng zǐ fān qǐ le, wèi , tā zhāng kāi fā zǐ de zuǐ chún dǎ.
As the gin rose in him he belched through purple lips.
Cultural Notes for 嗝
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 嗝
Words Containing This Character2
打嗝to hiccup
嗝géhiccup
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Compound Meaning
What does 打嗝 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 嗝
You can say, '我吃得太快了，嗝，真不好意思！' (I ate too fast, hic, I'm really embarrassed!)
No, 嗝 is typically used informally, so it's not suitable for formal writing.
It's not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, but it can be used in humorous or casual conversations.
