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吒

zhà

Description

这个字很少用,主要出现在名字里,比如神话人物哪吒。

This character is rarely used and mainly appears in names, such as the mythological figure 哪吒.

在古代的书里,它有时表示大声喊或者发怒的声音。

In ancient texts, 吒 sometimes represents a loud shout or the sound of anger.

Meanings

哪吒nézhà

Nezha, a well-known character in Chinese mythology

哪吒是一个很有名的神话人物。

Nezha is a very famous mythological figure.

吒zhà

to shout loudly; sound of anger (literary)

他大吒一声,吓了大家一跳。

He shouted loudly, startling everyone.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    吒 is rare in modern Chinese and mostly appears in the name 哪吒.

  • Etymology

    mouth radical 口 plus 乇, indicating a sound or vocal action.

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