嘘
xū
The English abbreviation "sh" (self-harm) is translated into Chinese as 嘘 (xū).
In this context, the term refers to the concept of self-harm.
Meaning: self-harm (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
xū
Did you know?
- While 嘘 means 'self-harm' in some digital circles, it is primarily used as an onomatopoeia for 'shushing' someone in daily speech.
- The history of this character's form can be traced back to the Song dynasty dictionary 《集韻》, published in 1039 AD.
- The character 嘘 can also mean 'to lie' or 'to talk nonsense' in certain traditional contexts.
Examples in context
- Shū (书)Book
- Shí (十)Ten
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 嘘, CC BY-SA 4.0.
