唏 (xī) - Sigh — to sigh or sob & to lament

唏Tone 1

xī ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

唏 · xī

Sigh — to sigh or sob;

to lament;

to express grief or regret through sound.

Sigh — to sigh or sobto lamentto express grief or regret through sound.

Usage highlights

Sigh deeplySound of sighingSob quietlyLament with a sighSigh with emotionSigh with regret

Synonyms

  • 叹— to sigh; to lament
  • 嘘— to sigh; to exhale slowly
  • 泣— to weep; to sob

Antonyms

  • 笑— to laugh; to smile
  • 欢— joyful; happy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sighed deeply (唏嘘).
  • The sound of lamentation filled the room (唏嘘声).
  • She sobbed quietly (唏泣).
  • They lamented the loss (唏叹).

Collocations

  • Sigh deeply(唏嘘)
  • Sound of sighing(唏嘘声)
  • Sob quietly(唏泣)
  • Lament with a sigh(唏叹)
  • Sigh with emotion(感唏)
  • Sigh with regret(叹唏)

Idioms

  • Sighing with emotion(感慨唏嘘)
  • Sighing repeatedly(唏嘘不已)
  • Sighing and lamenting(唏嘘叹息)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to express sorrow, regret, or melancholy.
  • Commonly appears in poetic contexts describing emotional scenes or personal reflections.
  • The character conveys a sense of quiet, restrained emotion rather than loud lamentation.

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