喵 (miāo) - Meow — onomatopoeia for the sound a cat & also used to describe cat-like behavior or things

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喵 · miāo

Meow — onomatopoeia for the sound a cat makes;

also used to describe cat-like behavior or things related to cats.

Meow — onomatopoeia for the sound a catalso used to describe cat-like behavior or things

Usage highlights

Meow meowMeow soundMeow starMeow princessMeow masterMeow factory

Synonyms

  • 猫叫— cat's meow (descriptive phrase)

Antonyms

  • 汪— woof (sound dogs make)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The kitten went 'meow' (小猫喵喵叫).
  • She made a cute meowing sound (她发出喵喵的可爱声音).
  • The internet slang for 'meow' is often used playfully (网络用语'喵'常被用来卖萌).
  • Cats communicate with 'meow' sounds (猫用喵喵声交流).

Collocations

  • Meow meow(喵喵)
  • Meow sound(喵声)
  • Meow star(喵星人 — internet slang for cats)
  • Meow princess(喵公主)
  • Meow master(喵主子 — humorous term for cats as masters)
  • Meow factory(喵工厂 — cat-themed products)

Idioms

  • None — this is a modern onomatopoeic character rarely used in classical idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A relatively modern character created specifically for the sound cats make.
  • Heavily used in internet culture and cute (kawaii) subculture to represent cats or cat-like cuteness.
  • Often appears in manga, anime, and social media as a playful expression.

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