嗈 (yōng) - Yong — describes the harmonious sound of birds & used to represent melodious, harmonious sounds in classical

嗈Tone 1

yōng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

嗈 · yōng

Yong — describes the harmonious sound of birds singing, particularly the cry of a phoenix;

used to represent melodious, harmonious sounds in classical Chinese.

Yong — describes the harmonious sound of birdsused to represent melodious, harmonious sounds in classical

Usage highlights

Harmonious bird songPhoenix cryLuan bird's callChirping harmoniouslyMelodious soundHarmonious voices

Synonyms

  • 鸣— to sing/cry (of birds)
  • 和— harmonious
  • 谐— harmonious, in accord

Antonyms

  • 噪— noisy, clamorous
  • 嘶— harsh sound, hoarse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The phoenix's cry was harmonious (嗈嗈).
  • Birds sang in harmony at dawn (鸟鸣嗈嗈).
  • The sound of the mythical luan bird (鸾鸣嗈嗈).

Collocations

  • Harmonious bird song(嗈嗈)
  • Phoenix cry(凤嗈)
  • Luan bird's call(鸾嗈)
  • Chirping harmoniously(鸣嗈)
  • Melodious sound(嗈然)
  • Harmonious voices(嗈鸣)

Idioms

  • Harmonious as phoenix songs(凤嗈鸾鸣)
  • Birds singing in perfect harmony(鸟鸣嗈嗈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing the harmonious cries of mythical birds like phoenixes.
  • Associated with auspicious omens and harmony in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Used in poetic contexts to evoke natural beauty and celestial harmony.

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