鼾 (hān) - Snore — the sound made during sleep when

鼾Tone 1

hān ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

鼾 · hān

Snore — the sound made during sleep when breathing is partially obstructed.

Snore — the sound made during sleep when

Usage highlights

SnoreSound of snoringSnoring disease/sleep apneaLoud snoringSnoring like thunderStop snoring

Synonyms

  • 鼻息— nasal breath (less specific than snoring)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He snores loudly at night (打鼾).
  • The sound of snoring (鼾声) kept me awake.
  • She suffers from sleep apnea with heavy snoring (鼾症).
  • The room was filled with the sound of snoring (鼾声如雷).

Collocations

  • Snore(打鼾)
  • Sound of snoring(鼾声)
  • Snoring disease/sleep apnea(鼾症)
  • Loud snoring(鼾声大作)
  • Snoring like thunder(鼾声如雷)
  • Stop snoring(止鼾)

Idioms

  • Snoring sound like thunder(鼾声如雷)
  • Sleep soundly and snore loudly(鼾睡如雷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Snoring is often associated with deep, sound sleep in Chinese culture, though it can also indicate health issues.
  • In traditional medicine, loud snoring may be seen as a sign of qi obstruction or respiratory problems.
  • The character contains the 'nose' radical (鼻), clearly indicating its association with nasal breathing during sleep.

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