嚯 (huò) - An interjection expressing surprise, admiration, or realization & also used to represent the sound of laughter

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huò ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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嚯 · huò

An interjection expressing surprise, admiration, or realization;

also used to represent the sound of laughter or a sudden action.

An interjection expressing surprise, admiration, or realizationalso used to represent the sound of laughter

Usage highlights

Exclamation of surpriseSound of laughterSudden soundExpression of admirationSound of a swift action

Synonyms

  • 嗬— interjection expressing surprise
  • 嘿— interjection expressing surprise or call for attention
  • 哇— interjection expressing amazement

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He exclaimed in surprise (嚯, 真厉害!).
  • The sound of laughter echoed (嚯嚯嚯).
  • She let out a gasp of realization (嚯, 原来如此!).
  • The sudden movement made a whooshing sound (嚯的一声).

Collocations

  • Exclamation of surprise(嚯)
  • Sound of laughter(嚯嚯)
  • Sudden sound(嚯的一声)
  • Expression of admiration(嚯, 好家伙)
  • Sound of a swift action(嚯地一下)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as an onomatopoeic interjection in modern spoken Chinese.
  • Common in informal contexts to express sudden emotions or reactions.
  • Often appears in comics, novels, and casual dialogue to convey sound effects.

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