() - A rare character used primarily in the word

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A rare character used primarily in the word 嚁嚁, describing the sound of a flute or whistle.

A rare character used primarily in the word

Usage highlights

嚁嚁 soundflute soundwhistle soundclear soundmelodious sound

Synonyms

  • tick; sound of a whistle or flute
  • whistle; howl; roar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of the flute was clear and melodious (笛声嚁嚁).
  • He heard a sharp whistle from afar (远处传来嚁嚁的哨声).
  • The bird's call resembled a flute (鸟鸣声嚁嚁似笛).

Collocations

  • 嚁嚁 sound(嚁嚁)
  • flute sound(笛声嚁嚁)
  • whistle sound(哨声嚁嚁)
  • clear sound(清嚁)
  • melodious sound(嚁亮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and appears primarily in classical or literary contexts.
  • It belongs to the category of onomatopoeic characters that imitate musical or whistling sounds.
  • The character's composition suggests it may have originally described the sound of blowing or whistling.

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