Definition
嗖嗖 is an onomatopoeia that mimics two distinct sounds: the sharp whizzing of something moving fast through the air (like an arrow or a car speeding by), and the sound of light laughter (like giggling or chuckling). As an onomatopoeic word, it is often used as an adverb or a standalone sound word in descriptive writing or speech. The context determines which sound is being imitated.
onomatopoeia
whizzing sound (of something moving fast)sound of laughtergiggling
Examples
- 嗖嗖。Yì zhī jiàn sōu sōu de cóng tā ěr biān fēi guò.An arrow whizzed past his ear.
- 嗖嗖。Háizi men zài yuànzi lǐ xiào de sōu sōu de.The children were giggling in the yard.
- 嗖嗖。Sàichē sōu sōu yì shēng chōng guò le zhōngdiǎn xiàn.The racing car whizzed across the finish line.
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