嗦 (suo) - To suck & to inhale

嗦Tone 5

suo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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嗦 · suo

To suck;

to inhale;

slang for eating noodles noisily;

onomatopoeia for slurping sounds.

To suckto inhaleslang for eating noodles noisily

Usage highlights

Slurp noodlesSuck fingersInhale cold airSlurp soupSuck candyMake slurping sound

Synonyms

  • 吸— to suck, to inhale
  • 吮— to suck

Antonyms

  • 吐— to spit out
  • 吹— to blow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He slurped his noodles loudly (嗦粉).
  • The baby sucked on its thumb (嗦手指).
  • Don't make slurping noises while eating (不要嗦出声).
  • She inhaled the cold air sharply (嗦了一口冷气).

Collocations

  • Slurp noodles(嗦粉)
  • Suck fingers(嗦手指)
  • Inhale cold air(嗦冷气)
  • Slurp soup(嗦汤)
  • Suck candy(嗦糖)
  • Make slurping sound(嗦嗦声)

Idioms

  • None specifically for this character as it's more colloquial

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in informal contexts to describe eating noodles or other foods noisily.
  • Considered impolite in formal dining settings but common in casual eating.
  • Frequently appears in regional dialects and internet slang.

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