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Learners often confuse 飕 with similar-sounding characters. It is primarily used in literary contexts rather than everyday conversation, so be cautious not to use it in informal settings. Common collocations include phrases describing nature or weather, such as '飕飕的风' (sōu sōu de fēng) meaning 'the sound of breezy wind.'
While 飕 is not included in the HSK curriculum, understanding it can enhance your vocabulary related to nature and weather. It connects to other words related to wind and sound, so focus on learning those in conjunction.
Learners often incorrectly pronounce 飕 as 'sù' instead of 'sōu.' It's important to remember the correct tone, as it changes the meaning entirely. Additionally, some may confuse it with related terms for wind, such as 风 (fēng).
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Etymology of 飕
Phonosemantic compound. 风 represents the meaning and 叟 represents the sound. Simplified form of 颼.
wind
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Case file: 飕
Phonosemantic compound. 风 represents the meaning and 叟 represents the sound. Simplified form of 颼.
- 1The meaning half风 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half叟 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywind
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say a chill breeze; to blow; the sound of the wind in Chinese
“a chill breeze; to blow; the sound of the wind” in Chinese is飕
The character 飕 (sōu) refers to a chill breeze or the sound of wind blowing. It is often used in literary contexts to describe a gentle, soothing movement of air. This word can evoke feelings of tranquility or the natural environment, commonly found in poetry or descriptions of nature.
When to use 飕
Learners often confuse 飕 with similar-sounding characters. It is primarily used in literary contexts rather than everyday conversation, so be cautious not to use it in informal settings. Common collocations include phrases describing nature or weather, such as '飕飕的风' (sōu sōu de fēng) meaning 'the sound of breezy wind.'
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Learners often incorrectly pronounce 飕 as 'sù' instead of 'sōu.' It's important to remember the correct tone, as it changes the meaning entirely. Additionally, some may confuse it with related terms for wind, such as 风 (fēng).
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Grammar Patterns of 飕
飕 functions as an onomatopoeic word — it imitates a sound. It often functions as an adverbial or stand-alone exclamation rather than a true verb or noun. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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天冷了, 风吹在身上冷____飕的.
It's getting cold, and one feels chilly when the wind blows.
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Word Family of 飕
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Frequently Asked Questions about 飕
No, 飕 is more commonly found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in daily speech.
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