ji5 sing1 ci4擬聲詞拟声词
Jyutpingji5 sing1 ci4
Yaleyíh sīng chìh
Definition
Onomatopoeia; a word that mimics or phonetically imitates a sound.
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How it's used
Used primarily in linguistic or literary contexts to describe words that mimic sounds. While common in academic discussions about language, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation. Most speakers would simply describe the sound itself rather than using this technical term.
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This onomatopoeia is described very vividly.
Do you know which onomatopoeia describes the sound of rain?
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Grammar guides
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