How to Say
How to Write
chuā
Also pronounced: xū
Radical: 欠 12 strokes
Meaning: crashing sound
💡 Think 'cha' in 'cha-ching' for a sudden crashing noise.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

欻 (chuā) meaning in English —

欻 (chuā) is an onomatopoeic character used to describe a sudden, explosive sound, like something crashing or ripping. Rare in daily speech, it appears in comic books or informal writing. Its radical 欠 suggests an open mouth, linking to sound. The other pronunciation xū refers to a sudden action, but chuā is more common for sound effects.

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