颬 (xiā) - A descriptive character for the sound of wind & to blow (wind)

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xiā ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

颬 · xiā

A descriptive character for the sound of wind blowing;

to blow (wind);

the sound of wind.

A descriptive character for the sound of windto blow (wind)the sound of wind.

Usage highlights

Wind howlingWind blowingSound of windCold windAutumn wind

Synonyms

  • 吹— to blow (general term for wind)
  • 刮— to blow (wind, more common in modern usage)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wind howled (颬颬) through the valley.
  • The autumn wind blows (颬风) through the forest.
  • The sound of the wind (风声颬颬) could be heard at night.

Collocations

  • Wind howling(颬颬)
  • Wind blowing(颬风)
  • Sound of wind(风声颬颬)
  • Cold wind(寒颬)
  • Autumn wind(秋颬)

Idioms

  • The wind howls through the pines(松风颬颬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe the sound of wind.
  • It is considered an onomatopoeic character that mimics the sound of wind blowing.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese but preserved in classical texts.

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