Definition
沙沙 is an onomatopoeia that imitates the soft, continuous rustling sound of leaves, paper, light rain, or other light friction. It is often reduplicated for a vivid auditory effect.
onomatopoeia
rustling sound
Examples
- 沙沙。Fēng bǎ shùyè chuī de shā de xiǎng.The wind blew the leaves to make a rustling sound.
- 沙沙。Chuāng wài chuán lái shā de yǔ shēng.From outside the window came the rustling sound of rain.
- ，沙沙。Tā zuò zài shāfā shàng, fān shū fān de shā xiǎng.He sat on the sofa, turning pages with a rustle.
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