嚖 (huì) - Bright, clear (of sound) & to make a clear, bright sound

嚖Tone 4

huì ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

嚖 · huì

Bright, clear (of sound);

to make a clear, bright sound;

used in classical texts to describe the sound of a flute or whistle.

Bright, clear (of sound)to make a clear, bright soundused in classical texts to describe the sound

Usage highlights

Clear and bright soundMaking a clear soundSound of a fluteWhistle soundClear and melodious

Synonyms

  • 亮— bright, clear (of sound)
  • 清— clear, pure (of sound)
  • 脆— crisp, clear (of sound)

Antonyms

  • 哑— mute, hoarse
  • 浊— turbid, muddy (of sound)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of the flute was clear and bright (嚖嚖).
  • Ancient texts describe the sound of panpipes as 嚖然.
  • The whistle made a sharp, clear tone (嚖嚖之音).

Collocations

  • Clear and bright sound(嚖嚖)
  • Making a clear sound(嚖然)
  • Sound of a flute(嚖管)
  • Whistle sound(嚖哨)
  • Clear and melodious(嚖亮)

Idioms

  • The sound of the flute, clear and bright(嚖嚖管声)
  • Whistling clearly in the wind(风嚖嚖然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing musical sounds, particularly wind instruments.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in literary or poetic contexts.
  • The character combines the mouth radical (口) with 慧 (wisdom), suggesting a wise or intelligent sound.

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