哄 (hǒng) - To coax, to humor, to soothe & to fool, to deceive

哄Tone 3

hǒng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

哄 · hǒng

To coax, to humor, to soothe;

to fool, to deceive;

onomatopoeia for laughter or uproar.

To coax, to humor, to sootheto fool, to deceiveonomatopoeia for laughter or uproar.

Usage highlights

Coax a childCheer someone upDeceive/cheat someoneRoar with laughterUproar in a crowdSoothe to sleep

Synonyms

  • 劝— to persuade, advise
  • 骗— to deceive, cheat
  • 逗— to tease, amuse

Antonyms

  • 骂— to scold, berate
  • 责— to blame, reproach

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mother coaxed the child to sleep (哄孩子睡觉).
  • He tried to humor his angry friend (哄朋友开心).
  • The audience roared with laughter (观众哄堂大笑).
  • Don't try to fool me (别哄我).

Collocations

  • Coax a child(哄孩子)
  • Cheer someone up(哄人开心)
  • Deceive/cheat someone(哄骗)
  • Roar with laughter(哄笑)
  • Uproar in a crowd(起哄)
  • Soothe to sleep(哄睡)

Idioms

  • The whole room roaring with laughter(哄堂大笑)
  • To deceive both heaven and earth(哄天瞒地)
  • To cheat and swindle(一哄二骗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects the importance of social harmony and managing relationships through verbal persuasion.
  • The character embodies the dual nature of speech - both comforting and deceptive.
  • Common in parenting contexts where soothing children is culturally valued.

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