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嗷 [áo]
1. Onomatopoeia; a sound of sorrowful lament or noise.
- 嗷 (sounds of wailing).
- 嗷待哺 (describes the urgency of seeking food when hungry).
2. Same as the primary meaning ([En.] make a hubbub; whine).
3. Crying sounds; noisy sounds ([En.] cry).
引 1. "说文": 嗷, 众口愁也 (From Shuowen: A sound expressed by many voices in sorrow).
引 2. "诗·小雅·鸿雁": 鸿雁于飞,哀鸣嗷嗷 (From Shi: The swans fly, lamenting with loud cries).
例: 又如: 嗷然 (the appearance of shouting loudly).
2. Crying sounds; noisy sounds ([En.] cry).
引 1. "楚辞·惜贤": 声嗸儗以寂寥兮 (From Chuci: The sound of cries is isolated). Note: "呼声也" (It refers to cries).
引 2. "汉书·刘向传": 谗口嗸嗸 (From Han Shu: The voices of slander are noisy). Note: "众声也" (It refers to the sound of many voices).
例: 又如: 嗷嘈 (noisy); 嗷骚 (disturbing, restless).