呾 (dá) - To scold, to curse & to shout angrily

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dá ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 口

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呾 · dá

To scold, to curse;

to shout angrily;

also an archaic reading sound.

To scold, to curseto shout angrilyalso an archaic reading sound.

Usage highlights

To scold and curseAngry shoutingVocal sound productionAncient pronunciationDialectal scolding

Synonyms

  • 骂— to scold, to curse
  • 斥— to reprimand, to rebuke
  • 叱— to shout at, to scold

Antonyms

  • 赞— to praise
  • 夸— to compliment

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He shouted angrily at the offender (呾骂).
  • The ancient text uses this character for vocal sounds (古音呾).
  • In some dialects, it means to scold loudly (方言呾人).

Collocations

  • To scold and curse(呾骂)
  • Angry shouting(怒呾)
  • Vocal sound production(呾声)
  • Ancient pronunciation(古呾)
  • Dialectal scolding(方言呾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts and some dialects.
  • Often associated with vocal expressions of anger or scolding in historical contexts.

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