Definition
唰 is an onomatopoeia that imitates the sound of something moving quickly through the air, like a swish, swoosh, or rustle. It's often used in descriptive writing or speech to convey a sudden, swift motion sound — for example, a bird taking off, a curtain being pulled, or a car speeding by. You'll see it written with the mouth radical (口) because it's a sound word, and it can be repeated for emphasis (唰唰).
onomatopoeia
swishswooshrustle (sound of swift movement through air)
Examples
- 唰。Xiǎo niǎo shuā de yì shēng fēi zǒu le.The little bird flew away with a swoosh.
- 唰。Chuānglián bèi fēng shuā de chuī kāi le.The curtain was blown open with a swish by the wind.
- 唰。Qìchē shuā de cóng wǒ shēnbiān kāi guò.The car sped past me with a swoosh.
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