The charm of Chinese characters is endless, especially those polyphonic characters, they are like Sichuan opera actors who can change their faces, and they change their faces when they change their pronunciation, which is unpredictable.
Today, let's talk about such a headache word - "huh".
First of all, let's reveal the answer: the "呼" in "long and short sigh" should be read xū, which is an interjection, expressing amazement and emotion.
That's right, it's the kind of deep sigh you can't help but let out after watching a touching movie.
Next, let's take a journey of exploration about the word "call".
"Hu" seems to be a simple word, but it contains rich connotations and changeable pronunciations.
You've probably heard of its three pronunciations: yū, xū, yù, but do you really understand the story behind them and how to use them?
Imagine that, in ancient times, a farmer rode a sturdy horse and galloped across a vast field.
He shouted to the horse, "Ride, drive!" The horse galloped, and when he tried to stop the horse, he would shout loudly, "Hoo yū!" This sound was like pressing a pause button, and the horse immediately stopped obediently. The word "huh" here is a vivid onomatopoeia, simulating the shouting of people when they harness their animals.
Let's look at the second pronunciation of "呼", yù. Under this pronunciation, "call" becomes a verb, calling heaven and earth, which means to cry out to heaven and earth for help.
This reminds me of those ancient heroes, who would often look up to the sky and shout in the hope of getting help from heaven when faced with difficulties.
And when we read the word "long and short sigh", "呼" is pronounced as xū, and it becomes an interjection that represents the deep amazement and emotion of people's hearts. Have you ever had such an experience?
When you stand on the top of a high mountain, overlooking the earth at your feet, a wave of pride wells up in your heart, and you can't help but let out a deep sigh: "呼 xū!" This is the charm of "呼" as an interjection.
The idiom "long sigh and short sigh" vividly depicts a kind of expression when people are worried.
Imagine a person sitting in front of the window, frowning, sometimes sighing, sometimes sighing, the feelings of helplessness and worry are overflowing. This idiom not only depicts the expression of a person, but also conveys a deep emotion.
Through this small "call" character, we can't help but sigh at the breadth and profundity of Chinese characters. Behind each pronunciation, there is a rich cultural connotation and emotional experience.
So, the next time you read "long sighs", you might as well take a deep breath and feel the cultural charm and emotional resonance that this word brings.
Finally, let's take a long breath together, feel the charm of this character, and also feel the unique charm of Chinese character culture!