唭 (qì) - Onomatopoeic character representing the sound of laughter or & used in classical Chinese texts for laughter sounds.

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qì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

唭 · qì

Onomatopoeic character representing the sound of laughter or giggling;

used in classical Chinese texts for laughter sounds.

Onomatopoeic character representing the sound of laughter orused in classical Chinese texts for laughter sounds.

Usage highlights

唭唭唭笑唭唭地笑

Synonyms

  • 嘻— sound of laughter or giggling
  • 哈哈— sound of hearty laughter

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He laughed heartily (唭唭地笑).
  • The sound of giggling could be heard (传来唭唭的笑声).
  • In ancient texts, 唭 described laughter (古籍中用唭形容笑声).

Collocations

  • onomatopoeia for laughter(唭唭)
  • laughing sound(唭笑)
  • laughing heartily(唭唭地笑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature as an onomatopoeic character.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, mainly preserved in historical texts.
  • Represents an example of how Chinese characters can mimic sounds.

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