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噦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
噦huìto belch; to vomitzg, 16 strokes, radical 口
huì(hui4) T4
  1. 1to belch; to vomit
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March 24, 2026

噦huì(hui4)

The character 噦 (huì) refers to the act of belching or vomiting. It is used to describe the sound or action that occurs when air or food is expelled from the stomach through the mouth, often associated with discomfort or indigestion.

Strokes16Radical口
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussing bodily functions like belching is often considered less taboo than in some Western cultures. It can even be seen as a sign of enjoying a meal, reflecting the value placed on good food and social eating.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person who just ate a large meal and feels uncomfortable. The sound they make as they belch is akin to 'huì', which sounds like a hiccup or a grunt. The character 噦 resembles a mouth (口) expelling air, emphasizing the action of belching.

Meanings of 噦

huì(hui4)
1to belch; to vomit
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About 噦

噦Simplified
16Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 噦

Usage Notes

This term is quite informal and is usually used in casual conversations. It might not be appropriate in formal writing or speeches. Be careful with tones; 'huì' can easily be confused with other tones in Mandarin.

HSK Study Tips

While 噦 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of more complex discussions about health or digestion. Focus on recognizing the character in context, especially in dialogues related to food or health.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 噦 with similar-sounding characters. For example, using '会' (huì, meaning 'can' or 'will') instead of 噦 (huì) is a common mistake. Remember that 噦 specifically relates to the act of belching or vomiting.

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Pronunciation of 噦

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Etymology of 噦

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

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)歲
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Case file: 噦

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half歲 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 噦?

Decomposition of 噦

IDS Structure⿰口歲
噦Full Character
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口kou3
left
歲sui4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 噦?

How to say to belch; to vomit in Chinese

“to belch; to vomit” in Chinese is噦huì

The character 噦 (huì) refers to the act of belching or vomiting. It is used to describe the sound or action that occurs when air or food is expelled from the stomach through the mouth, often associated with discomfort or indigestion.

When to use 噦

This term is quite informal and is usually used in casual conversations. It might not be appropriate in formal writing or speeches. Be careful with tones; 'huì' can easily be confused with other tones in Mandarin.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 噦 with similar-sounding characters. For example, using '会' (huì, meaning 'can' or 'will') instead of 噦 (huì) is a common mistake. Remember that 噦 specifically relates to the act of belching or vomiting.

Write 噦

噦

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Word Family of 噦

Words Containing This Character1
哕huìto puke噦
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 噦

It is pronounced as 'huì', with a falling tone.

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