颵 (shāo) - A strong, whistling wind & the sound of wind blowing through trees or

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shāo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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颵 · shāo

A strong, whistling wind;

the sound of wind blowing through trees or structures.

A strong, whistling windthe sound of wind blowing through trees or

Usage highlights

Whistling windWind in pinesHowling windWind soundAutumn wind whistlingWind through valley

Synonyms

  • 风— wind (general term)
  • 飒— rustling sound of wind
  • 飕— whistling sound of wind

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wind whistled through the valley (颵风).
  • We heard the sound of wind in the pines (松颵).
  • The autumn wind howled (秋风颵颵).

Collocations

  • Whistling wind(颵风)
  • Wind in pines(松颵)
  • Howling wind(颵颵)
  • Wind sound(颵声)
  • Autumn wind whistling(秋风颵)
  • Wind through valley(谷颵)

Idioms

  • The wind whistles through the pines(松风颵颵)
  • Autumn wind howling mournfully(秋风颵瑟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese poetry to describe atmospheric wind sounds.
  • Used in literary descriptions of natural landscapes, particularly mountains and forests.
  • Represents the auditory experience of wind in traditional Chinese nature appreciation.

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