窣 (sū) - A rustling sound & the sound made by light objects brushing against

窣Tone 1

sū ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

窣 · sū

A rustling sound;

the sound made by light objects brushing against each other;

to rush out suddenly.

A rustling soundthe sound made by light objects brushing againstto rush out suddenly.

Usage highlights

Rustling soundRustle of silkRustle of leavesRustling in the windSudden emergenceFluttering sound

Synonyms

  • 窸— rustling sound (often paired with 窣)
  • 飒— rustling sound of wind

Antonyms

  • 轰— loud bang or roar
  • 啸— loud whistle or howl

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of silk rustling (窸窣声).
  • Leaves rustled in the wind (树叶窣窣作响).
  • A mouse scurried out (老鼠窣地窜出).
  • The flag fluttered (旗帜窣窣飘扬).

Collocations

  • Rustling sound(窣窣声)
  • Rustle of silk(丝绸窣窣)
  • Rustle of leaves(树叶窣窣)
  • Rustling in the wind(风中窣窣)
  • Sudden emergence(窣地而出)
  • Fluttering sound(飘窣声)

Idioms

  • Rustling sound of wind and rain(风声雨声窣窣)
  • Silk garments rustling(罗衣窣地)
  • The sound of autumn leaves(秋叶窣窣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe subtle natural sounds, particularly of wind, rain, or silk.
  • Frequently appears in Buddhist texts to describe the sound of monastic robes or natural phenomena.
  • Represents the aesthetic of subtle auditory experiences in traditional Chinese literature.

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