嚦 (lì) - Onomatopoeia for the sound of birds singing, especially & also used for other clear, melodious sounds.

嚦Tone 4

lì ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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嚦 · lì

Onomatopoeia for the sound of birds singing, especially orioles;

also used for other clear, melodious sounds.

Onomatopoeia for the sound of birds singing, especiallyalso used for other clear, melodious sounds.

Usage highlights

Oriole's melodious songClear and melodious voiceBirds singing sweetlyGentle and melodious soundOriole's callSinging clearly

Synonyms

  • 鸣— to chirp, to sing (general term for bird sounds)
  • 啼— to cry, to call (used for birds and animals)

Antonyms

  • 哑— mute, hoarse (opposite of clear, melodious sound)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oriole sings sweetly (莺声呖呖).
  • Her voice was clear and melodious (呖呖莺声).
  • Birds chirping in the spring morning (春晨鸟鸣呖呖).

Collocations

  • Oriole's melodious song(莺啼呖呖)
  • Clear and melodious voice(呖呖莺声)
  • Birds singing sweetly(鸟鸣呖呖)
  • Gentle and melodious sound(呖呖清音)
  • Oriole's call(莺呖)
  • Singing clearly(呖呖而歌)

Idioms

  • The oriole's melodious song(莺啼呖呖)
  • Clear voice like an oriole(呖呖莺声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe bird songs, especially orioles.
  • Represents spring, beauty, and natural harmony in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Often appears in poetic descriptions of idyllic scenes and beautiful voices.

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