Definition
喵 is the onomatopoeic word for the sound a cat makes (like 'meow' in English). It is often used to describe a cat's cry in stories, conversations, or cute contexts. As an onomatopoeia, it can stand alone as an exclamation or appear within a sentence describing the sound.
onomatopoeia
meowthe sound of a cat mewing
Examples
- 喵喵。Xiǎo māo miāo miāo de jiào.The kitten meowed softly.
- 喵！？miāo! Nǐ yǎng māo le ma?Meow! Do you have a cat?
- 喵。Nà zhī māo chōng wǒ miāo le yì shēng.That cat let out a meow at me.
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