謦 (qǐng) - A light, clear sound of coughing or gentle & specifically refers to a soft, crisp sound.

謦Tone 3

qǐng ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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謦 · qǐng

A light, clear sound of coughing or gentle laughter;

specifically refers to a soft, crisp sound.

A light, clear sound of coughing or gentlespecifically refers to a soft, crisp sound.

Usage highlights

Light coughing soundSound of gentle laughterSoft voiceClear and crisp soundGentle throat clearingSubtle vocalization

Synonyms

  • 咳— cough (more general term)
  • 笑— laughter (broader term)

Antonyms

  • 吼— roar, shout (loud, harsh sound)
  • 啸— howl, whistle (loud, piercing sound)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She cleared her throat lightly (謦欬).
  • We could hear their soft laughter (謦欬之声).
  • The teacher gave a light cough to get attention (謦欬一声).

Collocations

  • Light coughing sound(謦欬)
  • Sound of gentle laughter(謦欬之声)
  • Soft voice(謦欬之音)
  • Clear and crisp sound(謦欬清脆)
  • Gentle throat clearing(謦欬一声)
  • Subtle vocalization(謦欬微声)

Idioms

  • Face to face conversation(亲承謦欬)
  • Hearing your voice directly(亲聆謦欬)
  • The sound of coughing and laughter(謦欬之音)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe subtle, refined sounds in elegant contexts.
  • Associated with scholarly and aristocratic settings where subtle auditory cues were important.
  • Represents a refined, delicate auditory experience rather than loud or coarse sounds.

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