齀 (wù) - To snore & the sound of snoring.

齀Tone 4

wù ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

齀 · wù

To snore;

the sound of snoring.

To snorethe sound of snoring.

Usage highlights

Snoring soundSnoring loudlySnoring problemStop snoringSnoring personHeavy snoring

Synonyms

  • 鼾— snore; snoring
  • 齁— snore; wheeze

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He snores loudly at night (他晚上齀声很大).
  • The sound of snoring (齀声) kept me awake.
  • He has a snoring problem (他有齀齁的问题).

Collocations

  • Snoring sound(齀声)
  • Snoring loudly(齀齁)
  • Snoring problem(齀症)
  • Stop snoring(止齀)
  • Snoring person(齀者)
  • Heavy snoring(重齀)

Idioms

  • Snoring like thunder(齀声如雷)
  • Snoring shakes the roof beams(齀震屋梁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 齀 is a specialized character used primarily in medical or descriptive contexts related to sleep and breathing.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, snoring (齀) may be associated with respiratory issues or sleep disorders.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage, often replaced by more common terms for snoring.

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