嗄 (á) - hoarse — describes a voice that is rough & also used as an interjection expressing doubt or

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嗄 · á

hoarse — describes a voice that is rough and harsh, typically due to a sore throat, illness, or overuse;

also used as an interjection expressing doubt or surprise.

hoarse — describes a voice that is roughalso used as an interjection expressing doubt or

Usage highlights

hoarse voicevoice becomes hoarsehoarse and mutehoarse throatto shout oneself hoarse

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 清亮— clear and resonant (voice)
  • 洪亮— loud and clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He shouted until his voice became hoarse (嗓子喊嗄了).
  • The singer had a hoarse voice from a cold (声音嗄哑).
  • She could only speak in a hoarse whisper (嗄声低语).

Collocations

  • hoarse voice(嗄声)
  • voice becomes hoarse(声音嗄了)
  • hoarse and mute(嗄哑)
  • hoarse throat(嗄喉)
  • to shout oneself hoarse(喊嗄)

Idioms

  • Voice hoarse and energy exhausted(声嘶力竭 - note: while this common idiom uses 嘶, 嗄 can be used in similar descriptive contexts)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in descriptive contexts for vocal quality, often associated with illness or excessive strain.
  • Can function as an interjection in classical or dialectal usage to express sudden realization or doubt.

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