咞 (xiàn) - To roar & to shout

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xiàn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 口

万响

咞 · xiàn

To roar;

to shout;

a loud sound.

(Note: This character is rare in modern usage.

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To roarto shouta loud sound. (Note: This character is rare

Usage highlights

RoarShoutLoud soundRoaring tigerLion's roar

Synonyms

  • 吼— to roar, to shout
  • 叫— to call, to shout
  • 啸— to whistle, to howl

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet, silent
  • 默— silent, mute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lion let out a roar (咞).
  • He shouted loudly (咞叫).
  • The sound echoed like a roar (如咞).

Collocations

  • Roar(咞)
  • Shout(咞叫)
  • Loud sound(咞声)
  • Roaring tiger(虎咞)
  • Lion's roar(狮咞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character, primarily found in classical texts or specialized contexts.
  • Its usage is largely archaic, and it is not commonly encountered in modern Chinese.

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