嚆 (hāo) - To sound & to make a sound

嚆Tone 1

hāo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

嚆 · hāo

To sound;

to make a sound;

to call out;

to herald or initiate (literary usage).

To soundto make a soundto call out

Usage highlights

Herald arrowInitiate beginningCall out soundWind sound whistlingFirst soundCry out loudly

Synonyms

  • 叫— to call, to shout
  • 呼— to call out, to shout
  • 鸣— to sound, to cry (of birds/animals)
  • 始— to begin, to start

Antonyms

  • 止— to stop, to cease
  • 终— to end, to conclude
  • 默— silent, quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rooster heralds the dawn (嚆矢).
  • The sound of the wind whistling through the trees (风声嚆嚆).
  • He initiated a new literary movement (他嚆始了一场新的文学运动).
  • The bird calls from the treetop (鸟儿在树梢嚆鸣).

Collocations

  • Herald arrow(嚆矢)
  • Initiate beginning(嚆始)
  • Call out sound(嚆鸣)
  • Wind sound whistling(风声嚆嚆)
  • First sound(先嚆)
  • Cry out loudly(嚆呼)

Idioms

  • Herald arrow - precursor or forerunner(嚆矢)
  • Sound of wind whistling(风声嚆嚆)
  • First to call out(先声嚆鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe the first sound or initiation of something.
  • In philosophical contexts, particularly in Zhuangzi, used to discuss the beginning or origin of things.
  • The term '嚆矢' (herald arrow) metaphorically refers to the beginning or precursor of events.

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