嗶 (bì) - Onomatopoeia for a beeping or buzzing sound & also used to represent the sound of a

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Onomatopoeia for a beeping or buzzing sound;

also used to represent the sound of a horn or whistle.

Onomatopoeia for a beeping or buzzing soundalso used to represent the sound of a

Usage highlights

Beep soundBeepingCar hornElectronic beepWarning beep

Synonyms

  • 哔— Alternative form for the same onomatopoeia

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The microwave beeped (微波炉嗶嗶叫).
  • The car horn honked (汽车喇叭嗶了一声).
  • The device emitted a beep (设备发出嗶的一声).

Collocations

  • Beep sound(嗶声)
  • Beeping(嗶嗶叫)
  • Car horn(汽车喇叭嗶)
  • Electronic beep(电子嗶声)
  • Warning beep(警告嗶声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in modern contexts to represent electronic or mechanical sounds.
  • Often appears in comic books or subtitles to depict sound effects.

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