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Learners might confuse 嗄 with its more common variant 啊; use 嗄 specifically when describing a hoarse voice. It is an informal term, so it may not be suitable for formal writing. A common collocation is '嗄声' (hoarse voice).
Though 嗄 is not included in any HSK level, recognizing it can enhance your understanding of voice-related vocabulary. Focus on related terms that describe sound and voice, which may appear in higher HSK levels.
Learners often confuse 嗄 with 啊, using 嗄 in contexts where 啊 is appropriate, such as exclamations. Correct usage would be saying '我嗄了' (I have a hoarse voice) instead of '我啊了'.
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Etymology of 嗄
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 夏 represents the sound.
mouth
Origin
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Decomposition of 嗄
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How to say hoarse in Chinese
“hoarse” in Chinese is嗄
The character 嗄 (á) primarily means 'hoarse,' often describing a voice that is rough or strained, usually due to illness or fatigue. It can also serve as a variant of the character 啊 (a), which is used to express exclamation or affirmation in informal contexts. Its usage is relatively rare in everyday conversation.
When to use 嗄
Learners might confuse 嗄 with its more common variant 啊; use 嗄 specifically when describing a hoarse voice. It is an informal term, so it may not be suitable for formal writing. A common collocation is '嗄声' (hoarse voice).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 嗄 with 啊, using 嗄 in contexts where 啊 is appropriate, such as exclamations. Correct usage would be saying '我嗄了' (I have a hoarse voice) instead of '我啊了'.
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Grammar Patterns of 嗄
嗄 functions as an interjection — a standalone exclamation. It typically opens the sentence (啊！哎呀！) and is set off by a pause or comma. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们的木底鞋踩在雪地上吱吱____嗄直响.
Their wooden clogs squeak in the snow.
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Word Family of 嗄
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No, 嗄 is relatively rare and is primarily used in specific contexts relating to voice.
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