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Chinese
Meaning: shh; hush
Part of Speech: Interjection

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Example

孩子在圖書館裡興奮地聊天,老師只說了一聲噓,全場立刻安靜下來。
孩子在图书馆里兴奋地聊天,老师只说了一声嘘,全场立刻安静下来。
The children were chatting excitedly in the library, but one quiet reminder from the teacher made the whole room silent.

Usage Notes

An interjection used to ask someone to be quiet. It can also describe a soft exhalation or a breathy sound, depending on context.

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