嗴 (qiāng) - A dialectal word used to describe the sound

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qiāng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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嗴 · qiāng

A dialectal word used to describe the sound of crying or weeping, particularly in the Min Nan dialect.

A dialectal word used to describe the sound

Usage highlights

Crying loudlyWeeping bitterlyChild cryingStop cryingCrying sound

Synonyms

  • 哭— to cry, weep
  • 泣— to sob, weep quietly
  • 嚎— to wail, howl

Antonyms

  • 笑— to laugh, smile

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child is crying loudly (囡仔咧嗴).
  • He wept bitterly (伊嗴甲真伤心).
  • Stop crying now (莫嗴啊).

Collocations

  • Crying loudly(咧嗴)
  • Weeping bitterly(嗴甲真伤心)
  • Child crying(囡仔嗴)
  • Stop crying(莫嗴)
  • Crying sound(嗴声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Min Nan (Southern Min) dialects, including Taiwanese Hokkien.
  • Represents onomatopoeic representation of crying sounds in certain Chinese dialects.
  • Not commonly used in standard Mandarin but preserved in regional speech.

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