嘟 (dū) - Onomatopoeic — represents the sound of a horn, & also used to describe pouting or sticking out

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Onomatopoeic — represents the sound of a horn, whistle, or siren;

also used to describe pouting or sticking out one's lips.

Onomatopoeic — represents the sound of a horn,also used to describe pouting or sticking out

Usage highlights

honking soundpouting lipsmutteringtrain whistlecar hornsiren sound

Synonyms

  • 嘀— beeping sound (similar onomatopoeia)
  • 哔— beep sound (alternative onomatopoeia)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The car horn honked (汽车喇叭嘟嘟响).
  • The child pouted (孩子嘟着嘴).
  • The train whistle blew (火车汽笛嘟嘟叫).
  • He muttered discontentedly (他嘟嘟囔囔地抱怨).

Collocations

  • honking sound(嘟嘟声)
  • pouting lips(嘟着嘴)
  • muttering(嘟嘟囔囔)
  • train whistle(汽笛嘟嘟)
  • car horn(喇叭嘟嘟)
  • siren sound(警笛嘟嘟)

Idioms

  • Muttering complaints(嘟嘟囔囔)
  • Pouting with anger(气嘟嘟的)
  • Honking continuously(嘟嘟直响)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily an onomatopoeic character representing mechanical or warning sounds.
  • Used in informal contexts to describe childish pouting or sulking expressions.
  • Common in children's literature and comic books for sound effects.

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