沙沙 (shā) — (onomatopoeia) rustling sound
Definition
Onomatopoeia for a soft rustle or patter — like wind in leaves or light rain. Written/reduplicated as 沙沙的 to modify a noun (沙沙的声音), or repeated before 响.
onomatopoeia
rustling sound
Examples
- 沙沙。Fēng bǎ shù yè chuī dé shā dì 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 shā fā shàng, fān shū fān dé shā xiǎng.He sat on the sofa, turning pages with a rustle.
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