歗 (xiào) - Ancient variant of 啸 (xiào) — to whistle & to howl

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xiào ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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歗 · xiào

Ancient variant of 啸 (xiào) — to whistle;

to howl;

to roar;

to wail;

also used in classical texts to describe the sound of wind or animals.

Ancient variant of 啸 (xiào) — to whistleto howlto roar

Usage highlights

Long whistleTiger's roarWind howlingMelancholy soundMountain roarWhistling arrow

Synonyms

  • 啸— to whistle; to howl (modern standard form)
  • 吼— to roar; to shout
  • 嚎— to howl; to wail

Antonyms

  • 静— silent; quiet
  • 默— silent; mute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wind howled through the valley (风歗山谷).
  • Tigers roar in the mountains (虎歗山林).
  • He let out a long whistle (长歗一声).
  • The poem describes the melancholy sound of the wind (悲风歗).

Collocations

  • Long whistle(长歗)
  • Tiger's roar(虎歗)
  • Wind howling(风歗)
  • Melancholy sound(悲歗)
  • Mountain roar(山歗)
  • Whistling arrow(歗矢)

Idioms

  • The tiger roars and the dragon chants(虎歗龙吟)
  • Long whistle to express lofty sentiments(长歗抒怀)
  • Wind howling and water cold(风歗水寒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe natural sounds and emotional expressions.
  • Often used in contexts describing heroic or melancholy sentiments in ancient texts.
  • Considered an archaic character, rarely used in modern writing except in literary or historical contexts.

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