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谐音
xiéyīn
Description
谐音是指两个字或词的发音一样或者很像。
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。
Meanings
谐音xiéyīn
words with the same or similar pronunciation; homophone
这个笑话用了谐音，很有意思。
谐音xiéyīn
to sound similar to another word
“梨”和“离”谐音，所以送梨不太好。
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Notes
- Etymology
谐 (harmonious/in accord) + 音 (sound), i.e. sounds that match.
- Nuance
central to Chinese wordplay, lucky/unlucky numbers, and holiday customs.
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