嗃 (hè) - A sharp, severe sound & to shout loudly

嗃Tone 4

hè ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

嗃 · hè

A sharp, severe sound;

to shout loudly;

stern and strict in manner.

A sharp, severe soundto shout loudlystern and strict in manner.

Usage highlights

Stern voiceStrict commandSharp flute soundSevere toneHarsh criticismLoud shouting

Synonyms

  • 严— strict, severe
  • 厉— stern, harsh
  • 啸— whistle, howl

Antonyms

  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 和— mild, harmonious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher spoke sternly (嗃嗃而谈).
  • The sound of the flute was sharp and clear (箫声嗃嗃).
  • He gave a strict command (发出嗃令).
  • The wind whistled sharply through the trees (风声嗃嗃).

Collocations

  • Stern voice(嗃声)
  • Strict command(嗃令)
  • Sharp flute sound(箫声嗃嗃)
  • Severe tone(嗃调)
  • Harsh criticism(嗃责)
  • Loud shouting(嗃呼)

Idioms

  • Speaking sternly and severely(嗃嗃而言)
  • The sound of strict teaching(教之嗃嗃)
  • Wind whistling sharply(风声嗃嗃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical texts to describe stern teaching or sharp sounds.
  • Appears in the I Ching (Book of Changes) describing strict family governance.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in literary or classical contexts.

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