嗼 (mò) - Silent, quiet & peaceful, tranquil

嗼Tone 4

mò ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

嗼 · mò

Silent, quiet;

peaceful, tranquil;

onomatopoeia for animal sounds (e.

g.

, cat purring).

Silent, quietpeaceful, tranquilonomatopoeia for animal sounds (e.g., cat purring).

Usage highlights

Silent and stillQuiet and peacefulPurring soundRemain silentTranquil atmosphere

Synonyms

  • 默— silent, quiet
  • 静— quiet, calm
  • 寂— silent, lonely

Antonyms

  • 喧— noisy, clamorous
  • 闹— bustling, noisy
  • 吵— noisy, quarrelsome

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The library was completely silent (寂嗼无声).
  • The cat purred contentedly (猫咪嗼嗼叫).
  • He remained quiet throughout the meeting (他全程保持嗼然).

Collocations

  • Silent and still(寂嗼)
  • Quiet and peaceful(嗼静)
  • Purring sound(嗼嗼)
  • Remain silent(嗼然)
  • Tranquil atmosphere(嗼和)

Idioms

  • Utterly silent and still(寂嗼无声)
  • Peaceful and harmonious(嗼和安宁)
  • Quiet as a mouse(嗼如鼠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often used to describe profound silence or peaceful tranquility.
  • Can represent animal sounds, particularly feline purring in some contexts.

FAQ