(chǒu) - An archaic interjection expressing blame or reproach & an exclamation of scolding.

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chǒu | 7 strokes | radical: 口

· chǒu

An archaic interjection expressing blame or reproach;

an exclamation of scolding.

An archaic interjection expressing blame or reproachan exclamation of scolding.

Usage highlights

Archaic interjectionExpression of blameClassical exclamation
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 吜 appears in some classical texts as an exclamation (吜).
  • It was used to express reproach in ancient Chinese (吜).
  • This character is rarely used in modern language (吜).

Collocations

  • Archaic interjection()
  • Expression of blame()
  • Classical exclamation()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 吜 is an archaic character found in classical Chinese texts.
  • It functions as an interjection to express blame or reproach.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage.

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