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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瀟xiāothe sound of beating wind and rainx, 20 strokes, radical 氵
xiāo(xiao1) T1
  1. 1the sound of beating wind and rain
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March 24, 2026

瀟xiāo(xiao1)

The character 瀟 (xiāo) refers to the sound of wind and rain, often conveying a sense of a gentle or soft pattering. It captures a nuanced auditory experience and is commonly used in poetic or literary contexts to evoke imagery of nature and tranquility.

Strokes20Radical氵
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese poetry, sounds of nature are frequently personified, and 瀟 represents a tranquil aspect of nature that is often celebrated in classical literature, reflecting the importance of harmony with the environment in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a soft breeze (the radical 氵, meaning water) gently brushing against you, creating a soothing sound reminiscent of rain (the character's meaning). Visualize a peaceful scene where the raindrops create a melodic rhythm, helping you remember 'xiāo' as the sound of nature's gentle touch.

Meanings of 瀟

xiāo(xiao1)
1the sound of beating wind and rain
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About 瀟

瀟Simplified
20Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 瀟 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is typically used in literary or artistic expressions rather than in everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to nature or sound, such as '瀟湘' (xiāo xiāng), referring to a river known for its picturesque scenery.

HSK Study Tips

Although 瀟 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your appreciation of Chinese poetry and literature. It connects with other nature-related terms, so focus on vocabulary that describes sounds and natural phenomena.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瀟 with similar-sounding characters like 小 (xiǎo). A common mistake is using 瀟 in a casual conversation about rain, which is inappropriate; instead, use 雨 (yǔ) for rain.

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Etymology of 瀟

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

Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 萧 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瀟.

Memory Hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)蕭
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Case file: 瀟

Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 萧 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瀟.

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half蕭 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywater
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 瀟

IDS Structure⿰氵蕭
瀟Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
蕭xiao1
right
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How to say the sound of beating wind and rain in Chinese

“the sound of beating wind and rain” in Chinese is瀟xiāo

The character 瀟 (xiāo) refers to the sound of wind and rain, often conveying a sense of a gentle or soft pattering. It captures a nuanced auditory experience and is commonly used in poetic or literary contexts to evoke imagery of nature and tranquility.

When to use 瀟

Be careful not to confuse 瀟 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is typically used in literary or artistic expressions rather than in everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to nature or sound, such as '瀟湘' (xiāo xiāng), referring to a river known for its picturesque scenery.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瀟 with similar-sounding characters like 小 (xiǎo). A common mistake is using 瀟 in a casual conversation about rain, which is inappropriate; instead, use 雨 (yǔ) for rain.

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瀟

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Word Family of 瀟

Words Containing This Character3
潇洒xiāosǎfree and easy瀟灑
潇湘other name of the Xiangjiang river 湘江[Xiāng​jiāng] in Hunan province瀟湘
潇xiāo(of water) deep and clear瀟
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 瀟

The pronunciation is 'xiāo' with a first tone, which is high and level.

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