Meanings of 嘯
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吼 (hǒu) — use 嘯 (xiào) for howling or roaring, while 吼 (hǒu) typically refers to yelling or shouting.
This character is used predominantly in literary or poetic contexts, so it might sound too dramatic for everyday conversation. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (xiào), which can be confused with other similar-sounding words.
While 嘯 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to words relating to sounds or emotions. Students should focus on differentiating it from other sound-related characters and understanding its expressive nuance.
Learners often confuse 嘯 with 叫 (jiào), leading to incorrect usage in contexts. For example, saying '他嘯我的名字' instead of '他叫我的名字' would be incorrect as 嘯 implies howling rather than calling.
Pronunciation of 嘯
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Etymology of 嘯
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 肃 represents the sound. Simplified form of 嘯.
mouth
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Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 肃 represents the sound. Simplified form of 嘯.
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half肅 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to roar, to howl; to scream; to whistle in Chinese
“to roar, to howl; to scream; to whistle” in Chinese is嘯
The character 嘯 (xiào) refers to the action of roaring or howling, often associated with animals like wolves or the wind. It can also imply a loud scream or whistle, conveying strong emotion or urgency in various contexts, such as music or expressing frustration.
When to use 嘯
This character is used predominantly in literary or poetic contexts, so it might sound too dramatic for everyday conversation. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (xiào), which can be confused with other similar-sounding words.
嘯 or something close to it
吼 (hǒu) — use 嘯 (xiào) for howling or roaring, while 吼 (hǒu) typically refers to yelling or shouting.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 嘯 with 叫 (jiào), leading to incorrect usage in contexts. For example, saying '他嘯我的名字' instead of '他叫我的名字' would be incorrect as 嘯 implies howling rather than calling.
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Word Family of 嘯
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嘯
You might say, '他在山顶上嘯叫' (Tā zài shāndǐng shàng xiào jiào), meaning 'He howled at the top of the mountain.'
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