囇 (lì) - Loud, clear sound & to speak clearly and distinctly

囇Tone 4

lì ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

囇 · lì

Loud, clear sound;

to speak clearly and distinctly;

a rare character used in some dialects and classical texts.

Loud, clear soundto speak clearly and distinctlya rare character used in some dialects and

Usage highlights

Clear voiceDistinct pronunciationSpeak loudlyArticulate clearlyVocal clarity

Synonyms

  • 亮— bright, clear (in sound)
  • 清— clear, distinct
  • 响— loud, resonant

Antonyms

  • 哑— mute, hoarse
  • 浊— muddy, unclear (in sound)
  • 含糊— ambiguous, unclear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spoke with a clear and loud voice (声音囇亮).
  • The pronunciation must be distinct (发音要囇).
  • In some dialects, it means to speak out loud (大声囇出来).

Collocations

  • Clear voice(囇亮)
  • Distinct pronunciation(囇音)
  • Speak loudly(囇声)
  • Articulate clearly(囇清)
  • Vocal clarity(囇度)

Idioms

  • Clear as a bell(声如洪钟囇)
  • Distinct articulation(字正腔囇)
  • Loud and clear(响亮囇彻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts and some regional dialects.
  • Often used in contexts emphasizing clarity and distinctness of speech or sound.
  • May appear in poetic or descriptive passages to convey auditory qualities.

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