齁 (hōu) - Hōu — describes a sound of snoring & extremely, excessively

齁Tone 1

hōu ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

齁 · hōu

Hōu — describes a sound of snoring;

extremely, excessively;

also refers to a salty or rich taste that is overpowering.

Hōu — describes a sound of snoringextremely, excessivelyalso refers to a salty or rich taste

Usage highlights

Snoring soundExtremely saltyExtremely sweetExtremely tiredExtremely richAsthmatic breathing

Synonyms

  • 鼾— snore
  • 极— extremely
  • 太— too, excessively

Antonyms

  • 淡— bland, light (taste)
  • 适中— moderate, appropriate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was snoring loudly (齁齁地打鼾).
  • This dish is way too salty (齁咸).
  • I'm extremely tired (齁累).
  • The sweetness is cloying (齁甜).

Collocations

  • Snoring sound(齁声)
  • Extremely salty(齁咸)
  • Extremely sweet(齁甜)
  • Extremely tired(齁累)
  • Extremely rich(齁腻)
  • Asthmatic breathing(齁喘)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in classical idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally an onomatopoeia for snoring or heavy breathing, especially associated with asthma.
  • In modern colloquial usage, often used as an intensifier meaning 'extremely' or 'excessively'.
  • Commonly used in Northern Chinese dialects to describe overly salty or sweet food.

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