Definition
哧 is an onomatopoeia representing a sharp, quick sound — like tearing cloth, a short hiss, or a suppressed laugh (a snicker or titter). It often appears in descriptive or narrative contexts to vividly convey a sudden, brief noise. Use it in writing to add a sound effect, typically followed by 的一声 or as part of a longer phrase like 哧哧地笑.
onomatopoeia
sound of tearing cloth or a quicksharp hisssound of a suppressed laugha snicker
Examples
- 哧,。Zhǐ tīngjiàn chī de yì shēng, tā de xiùzi bèi sī pò le.He heard a rip as his sleeve was torn.
- 哧。Tā rěnbúzhù chī de xiào le yì shēng.She couldn't help letting out a snicker.
- 哧。Huǒchái chī de yì shēng jiù miè le.The match went out with a fizz.
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