嚶 (yīng) - Chirping, twittering — the sound of birds, especially & to make a pleasant, harmonious sound.

嚶Tone 1

yīng ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

嚶 · yīng

Chirping, twittering — the sound of birds, especially small birds;

to make a pleasant, harmonious sound.

Chirping, twittering — the sound of birds, especiallyto make a pleasant, harmonious sound.

Usage highlights

Chirping soundBirdsongTwittering voiceHarmonious soundTo call outTo seek friends

Synonyms

  • 鸣— to chirp, to sing (of birds)
  • 啼— to crow, to cry (of birds)

Antonyms

  • 寂— silent, quiet
  • 默— silent, mute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The birds were chirping in the forest (鸟鸣嚶嚶).
  • She spoke in a soft, twittering voice (嚶嚶细语).
  • The sound of birdsong filled the morning air (嚶鸣).

Collocations

  • Chirping sound(嚶嚶)
  • Birdsong(嚶鸣)
  • Twittering voice(嚶嚶细语)
  • Harmonious sound(嚶嚶成韵)
  • To call out(嚶呼)
  • To seek friends(嚶求)

Idioms

  • Birds chirp to seek friends(嚶其鸣矣，求其友声)
  • Twittering and chirping(嚶嚶喈喈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the onomatopoeic representation of bird sounds in classical Chinese poetry.
  • Often used metaphorically to describe harmonious relationships or seeking like-minded companions.
  • Appears in the Book of Songs (诗经) as a symbol of friendship and resonance.

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