嚏 (tì) - Sneeze — the act of expelling air forcibly

嚏Tone 4

tì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

嚏 · tì

Sneeze — the act of expelling air forcibly from the nose and mouth due to irritation of the nostrils.

Sneeze — the act of expelling air forcibly

Usage highlights

To sneezeSneeze soundSneeze reflexSneeze guardSneeze powderHold back a sneeze
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I think I'm going to sneeze (打喷嚏).
  • Cover your mouth when you sneeze (打喷嚏时捂住嘴).
  • He let out a loud sneeze (打了一个响亮的喷嚏).
  • Allergies often cause sneezing (过敏常引起打喷嚏).

Collocations

  • To sneeze(打喷嚏)
  • Sneeze sound(喷嚏声)
  • Sneeze reflex(喷嚏反射)
  • Sneeze guard(防喷嚏罩)
  • Sneeze powder(喷嚏粉)
  • Hold back a sneeze(忍住喷嚏)

Idioms

  • Someone is talking about you (a folk belief about sneezing)(打喷嚏，有人想)
  • Sneeze three times for good luck (a folk saying)(喷嚏三声，好运来临)
  • Sneeze without covering — spread germs(打喷嚏不遮挡——传播细菌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese folk culture, a sudden sneeze is sometimes interpreted as a sign that someone is talking about or missing you.
  • The character 嚏 is complex and primarily appears in the specific context of sneezing, rarely used in other contexts.
  • Sneezing is considered a natural bodily function, but in public health contexts, covering one's mouth and nose when sneezing is emphasized to prevent the spread of germs.

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