噿 (zuǐ) - A rare character referring to the sound of & also used in ancient texts for the sound

噿Tone 3

zuǐ ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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噿 · zuǐ

A rare character referring to the sound of birds chirping or pecking;

also used in ancient texts for the sound of water.

A rare character referring to the sound ofalso used in ancient texts for the sound

Usage highlights

Bird chirpingChirping soundPecking noiseWater dripping soundAncient sound character

Synonyms

  • 啾— chirp, twitter (bird sound)
  • 喳— chatter, chirp (bird sound)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The birds chirped (噿噿) in the morning.
  • The sound of water dripping (噿噿) could be heard in the cave.
  • Ancient texts describe the pecking sound (噿) of birds.

Collocations

  • Bird chirping(鸟噿)
  • Chirping sound(噿声)
  • Pecking noise(噿噿)
  • Water dripping sound(水噿)
  • Ancient sound character(古噿字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing natural sounds.
  • Used in onomatopoeic contexts for bird vocalizations.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage.

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