喈 (jiē) - Jie — describes harmonious, melodious sounds, especially of & also used to describe agreeable, pleasant sounds in

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喈 · jiē

Jie — describes harmonious, melodious sounds, especially of birdsong or music;

also used to describe agreeable, pleasant sounds in general.

Jie — describes harmonious, melodious sounds, especially ofalso used to describe agreeable, pleasant sounds in

Usage highlights

Harmonious birdsongMelodious bell soundChirping harmoniouslyPleasant soundsHarmonious musicAgreeable noise

Synonyms

  • 谐— harmonious, concordant
  • 和— harmonious, peaceful
  • 悦— pleasing, delightful

Antonyms

  • 噪— noisy, clamorous
  • 嘈— noisy, chaotic sounds

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The birds sang harmoniously (鸟鸣喈喈).
  • The bell chimed melodiously (钟声喈喈).
  • The wind chimes made pleasant sounds (风铃喈喈).
  • The orchestra played in perfect harmony (管弦喈喈).

Collocations

  • Harmonious birdsong(鸟鸣喈喈)
  • Melodious bell sound(钟鼓喈喈)
  • Chirping harmoniously(喈喈鸣叫)
  • Pleasant sounds(喈喈之声)
  • Harmonious music(音乐喈喈)
  • Agreeable noise(喈喈之音)

Idioms

  • Birds chirping harmoniously(鸡鸣喈喈)
  • Harmonious sounds of bells and drums(钟鼓喈喈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from classical Chinese poetry, particularly the Book of Songs (诗经), where it describes pleasant, harmonious natural sounds.
  • Often used in literary contexts to evoke a sense of classical elegance and natural harmony.
  • The character carries connotations of classical Chinese aesthetic ideals of balance and musicality.

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