Definition
呀呀 is an onomatopoeia (象声词) typically used for the sound of babbling in 呀呀学语 or for the cawing of a crow in 呀呀地叫. However, the source data lists pinyin 'yā' for a two-character word, which is likely an error; the standard pronunciation is yāyā. This entry requires data correction.
onomatopoeia
sound of babbling or indistinct speechcawing sound of a crow
Examples
- 呀呀。Bǎobao zài yā xué yǔ.The baby is babbling.
- 呀呀。Wūyā zài shù shàng yā de jiào.The crow is cawing in the tree.
- 呀呀。Mén wài chuánlái yā de shēngyīn.A sound of babbling came from outside the door.
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