韷 (lè) - A rare, obsolete character meaning discordant sound & cacophony

韷Tone 4

lè ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

韷 · lè

A rare, obsolete character meaning discordant sound;

cacophony;

unpleasant noise.

A rare, obsolete character meaning discordant soundcacophonyunpleasant noise.

Usage highlights

discordant soundunpleasant noisecacophonyharsh music

Synonyms

  • 噪— noise; clamor
  • 聒— noisy; clamorous

Antonyms

  • 和— harmonious; peaceful
  • 谐— harmonious; concordant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described an unpleasant sound (韷声).
  • This character represents discordant music (韷音).
  • In historical manuscripts, it denoted cacophony (韷响).

Collocations

  • discordant sound(韷声)
  • unpleasant noise(韷音)
  • cacophony(韷响)
  • harsh music(韷乐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character not found in modern usage or standard dictionaries.
  • Appears primarily in historical texts and specialized character collections.
  • Represents a concept of auditory discomfort in classical Chinese context.

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