谐音
xiéyīn
Description
谐音是指两个字或词的发音一样或者很像。
谐音 refers to two characters or words that have the same or very similar pronunciation.
中国人很喜欢用谐音，比如数字八和“发”声音很像，所以大家都觉得八是好数字。
Chinese people like to use 谐音; for example, the number eight sounds like '发' (prosper), so everyone considers eight a lucky number.
Meanings
谐音xiéyīn
words with the same or similar pronunciation; homophone
这个笑话用了谐音，很有意思。
This joke uses a pun and is very interesting.
谐音xiéyīn
to sound similar to another word
“梨”和“离”谐音，所以送梨不太好。
"Pear" and "leave" are homophones, so giving pears is not very appropriate.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
谐 (harmonious/in accord) + 音 (sound), i.e. sounds that match.
- Nuance
central to Chinese wordplay, lucky/unlucky numbers, and holiday customs.
In videos
“因为韩国他们也很喜欢谐音梗。”
“葫芦葫芦，福禄满满（谐音）”
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