唲 (ér) - A descriptive character for the sound of laughter

唲Tone 2

ér ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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唲 · ér

A descriptive character for the sound of laughter or giggling, often used in classical or literary contexts.

A descriptive character for the sound of laughter

Usage highlights

唲唲唲声唲笑唲然唲嚅

Synonyms

  • 笑— to laugh
  • 嘻— sound of laughter
  • 嚅— to mumble or speak softly

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child giggled (唲唲) happily.
  • The sound of laughter (唲唲声) echoed in the hall.
  • She let out a soft chuckle (唲然而笑).

Collocations

  • sound of laughter(唲唲)
  • sound of giggling(唲声)
  • to chuckle(唲笑)
  • laughing softly(唲然)
  • sound of mumbling or laughing softly(唲嚅)

Idioms

  • laughing with a giggling sound(唲唲而笑)
  • mumbling or speaking softly with a laugh(唲嚅其辞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe laughter.
  • Used in onomatopoeic expressions to mimic the sound of giggling or chuckling.

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