嘘 (xū) - Shh — an onomatopoeia for hushing & to shush

嘘Tone 1

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嘘 · xū

Shh — an onomatopoeia for hushing;

to shush;

to tell someone to be quiet;

also used to express disapproval or to boo.

Shh — an onomatopoeia for hushingto shushto tell someone to be quiet

Usage highlights

Shh soundTo shush someoneTo booWhisper 'shh'HushDisapproving sound

Synonyms

  • 静— quiet/silent
  • 默— silent

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please be quiet (嘘, 小声点).
  • The audience booed the performer (观众对表演者发出嘘声).
  • She shushed the noisy children (她嘘了一声让吵闹的孩子安静下来).
  • He whispered 'shh' to his friend (他对朋友嘘了一声).

Collocations

  • Shh sound(嘘声)
  • To shush someone(嘘某人)
  • To boo(发出嘘声)
  • Whisper 'shh'(嘘一下)
  • Hush(嘘, 别出声)
  • Disapproving sound(嘘声表示不满)

Idioms

  • Not a single peep(鸦雀无声, though not directly containing 嘘)
  • To hiss and boo(吹嘘, though this means to boast, not directly related to hushing)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used as a direct onomatopoeia for hushing in everyday situations.
  • In performance contexts, 嘘声 (xūshēng) signifies audience disapproval or booing.
  • The character combines 口 (mouth) with 虚 (empty/false), suggesting a breathy or empty sound.

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