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14 strokes

(onom.) sound of dripping water, a ticking clock etc

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
Meaning
(onom.) sound of dripping water, a ticking clock etc
Strokes
14
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰口啇

In this compound, the meaning comes from (mouth); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

14 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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  14. 14

Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

to mutter; to feel apprehensive

Open 嘀咕 page →

(onom.) tick tock

Open 嘀嗒 page →

to hesitate; to have second thoughts; to be concerned; to brood (over sth);…

Open 犯嘀咕 page →

Related characters

From ’s common words

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