唴 (qiàng) - To cry loudly & to wail or sob.

唴Tone 4

qiàng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

唴 · qiàng

To cry loudly;

to wail or sob.

To cry loudlyto wail or sob.

Usage highlights

To cry loudlyTo sobGriefLoud cryingWailing sound

Synonyms

  • 哭— to cry, to weep
  • 泣— to sob, to weep silently
  • 嚎— to howl, to wail loudly

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child cried loudly (唴唴地哭).
  • He sobbed in grief (悲唴).
  • The sound of wailing echoed (唴泣声回荡).

Collocations

  • To cry loudly(唴哭)
  • To sob(唴泣)
  • Grief-stricken wailing(悲唴)
  • Loud crying(唴唴)
  • Wailing sound(唴声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical texts.
  • It describes a specific type of loud, mournful crying often associated with deep grief.
  • In traditional naming culture, this character is generally avoided due to its association with sorrow and crying.

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