嘵 (xiāo) - Xiao — to cry out in alarm or & to be in a state of trepidation

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xiāo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

嘵 · xiāo

Xiao — to cry out in alarm or fear;

to be in a state of trepidation;

to shout loudly.

Xiao — to cry out in alarm orto be in a state of trepidationto shout loudly.

Usage highlights

Crying out in alarmFearful shoutingTrembling with fearCry of alarmShout in terror

Synonyms

  • 叫— to shout, cry out
  • 喊— to yell, call out
  • 啼— to cry, wail

Antonyms

  • 默— silent, quiet
  • 靜— calm, still

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The birds cried out in alarm (鸟声嘵嘵).
  • He shouted in fear (他嘵嘵地喊叫).
  • The sound of frightened chirping (嘵嘵的叫声).

Collocations

  • Crying out in alarm(嘵嘵)
  • Fearful shouting(嘵呼)
  • Trembling with fear(嘵懼)
  • Cry of alarm(嘵聲)
  • Shout in terror(嘵啼)

Idioms

  • Crying out in constant fear(嘵嘵不休)
  • Voices raised in protest(眾口嘵嘵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese to describe the frightened cries of birds or people.
  • Appears in literary contexts to convey a sense of alarm, protest, or fearful exclamation.
  • The character carries connotations of vocal expression under duress.

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