啾 (jiū) - Chirp — onomatopoeic word for the chirping of & also used to describe squeaking or peeping sounds.

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jiū ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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啾 · jiū

Chirp — onomatopoeic word for the chirping of birds or other small animals;

also used to describe squeaking or peeping sounds.

Chirp — onomatopoeic word for the chirping ofalso used to describe squeaking or peeping sounds.

Usage highlights

Chirping soundChirp chirpTwittering birdsSqueaking noiseWhistling soundBaby's cooing

Synonyms

  • 叽— chirp, peep (similar onomatopoeia)
  • 喳— chatter, chirp (bird sounds)

Antonyms

  • 吼— roar, bellow (loud animal sound)
  • 啸— howl, whistle (loud, piercing sound)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The birds chirped cheerfully (鸟儿啾啾地叫).
  • The mouse squeaked (老鼠啾啾叫).
  • He whistled a tune (他啾了一声口哨).
  • The baby made cooing sounds (婴儿啾啾作声).

Collocations

  • Chirping sound(啾啾声)
  • Chirp chirp(啾啾)
  • Twittering birds(啾鸣的鸟儿)
  • Squeaking noise(啾唧声)
  • Whistling sound(啾的一声)
  • Baby's cooing(婴儿的啾啾声)

Idioms

  • Chirping and twittering(啾啾喳喳)
  • Chirping incessantly(啾啾不休)
  • All kinds of bird calls(百鸟啾鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as an onomatopoeic character in classical and modern Chinese to represent bird sounds.
  • Frequently appears in poetry and literature to create auditory imagery of nature.
  • Sometimes used in children's language or affectionate speech to describe cute sounds.

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