mournful and piercing; sharp and desolate
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
(of sound) mournful and piercing; sharp and desolate
literaryDescribes sounds such as screams, wind, or sirens that are both sorrowful and sharp to the ear. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
Shēn深
yè夜
lǐ里
chuán传
lái来
qī凄
lì厉
de的
hū呼
jiù救
shēng声
。
A mournful, piercing cry for help came from the deep night.
Hán寒
fēng风
qī凄
lì厉
de地
hū呼
xiào啸
zhe着
。
The cold wind was whistling sharply and mournfully.
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Tā他
fā发
chū出
yī一
shēng声
qī凄
lì厉
de的
cǎn惨
jiào叫
。
He let out a sharp, desolate scream.
Jǐng警
bào报
shēng声
qī凄
lì厉
cì刺
ěr耳
，
ràng让
rén人
xīn心
jīng惊
。
The siren was sharp and grating in its mournfulness, striking fear into people.