哭

kū
HSK 3
#1,208 most
frequent character
to cry, to weep
verb

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

哭 combines 吅 many mouths with 犬 dog. It first meant sorrowful crying sounds, which then became the plain verb 'to cry'.

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Example Sentences

她因为不开心而哭。
tā yīnwèi bù kāixīn ér kū 。
She cried because she was unhappy.
小孩在公园里哭。
xiǎohái zài gōngyuán lǐ kū 。
The child is crying in the park.
我看了一部感人的电影，差点哭出来。
wǒ kànle yībù gǎnrén de diànyǐng ， chàdiǎn kūchūlái 。
I watched a touching movie and almost cried.

Words with similar meanings

泣qì
to weep
This term is often used in a more formal context and can imply a softer, quieter form of crying.
哭泣kūqì
to sob
This term conveys a deeper emotional expression, often associated with more intense feelings of sorrow.

Homophones

圣kū
to dig

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