啕 (táo) - Tao — used in the word 嚎啕 (háotáo),

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啕 · táo

Tao — used in the word 嚎啕 (háotáo), meaning to cry loudly or wail.

Tao — used in the word 嚎啕 (háotáo),

Usage highlights

wail loudlycry bitterlycry loudlysound of wailing

Synonyms

  • 哭— to cry, weep
  • 泣— to sob, weep silently
  • 啼— to cry, wail

Antonyms

  • 笑— to laugh, smile

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child wailed loudly (嚎啕大哭).
  • He was crying in grief (嚎啕痛哭).
  • The sound of wailing could be heard (传来嚎啕声).

Collocations

  • wail loudly(嚎啕)
  • cry bitterly(嚎啕痛哭)
  • cry loudly(嚎啕大哭)
  • sound of wailing(嚎啕声)

Idioms

  • Crying one's eyes out(嚎啕大哭)
  • Wailing in grief(嚎啕痛哭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in the compound 嚎啕, describing loud, unrestrained crying.
  • Often used in literary contexts to depict extreme grief or distress.

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