嗓

sǎng
口 + 桑

Definitions

sǎng (noun) throat; voice

Etymology phono-semantic

mouth

Semantic: 口 Phonetic: 桑

About

Constructed as a phono-semantic compound, the character 嗓 pairs the semantic radical 口 ('mouth') on the left with the phonetic 桑 on the right. The mouth radical points to the oral cavity and speech-related concepts. The character's original meaning centered on the throat and larynx, vital organs for breathing and vocalization. Over time, this anatomical sense broadened: in modern usage, 嗓 frequently stands for a person's voice, vocal cords, or the specific pitch and timbre of sounds emanating from the throat.

Example Sentences Hide

我的嗓子疼。

Wǒ de sǎngzi téng.

My throat hurts.

他嗓子很好。

Tā sǎngzi hěn hǎo.

His voice is good.

老师提高了嗓音。

Lǎoshī tígāo le sǎngyīn.

The teacher raised his voice.

感冒了，嗓子不舒服。

Gǎnmào le, sǎngzi bù shūfu.

I have a cold, and my throat is uncomfortable.

她用清亮的嗓音唱歌。

Tā yòng qīngliàng de sǎngyīn chànggē.

She sings with a clear voice.

长时间说话会让嗓子疲劳。

Cháng shíjiān shuōhuà huì ràng sǎngzi píláo.

Talking for a long time will make your throat tired.

为了保护嗓子，他每天喝蜂蜜水。

Wèile bǎohù sǎngzi, tā měitiān hē fēngmì shuǐ.

To protect his throat, he drinks honey water every day.

尽管嗓子哑了，他还是坚持完成了演讲。

Jǐnguǎn sǎngzi yǎ le, tā háishì jiānchí wánchéng le yǎnjiǎng.

Even though his voice was hoarse, he still persevered and finished the speech.

Related Characters

Component: 口

中 和 可 后 如 同 只 知 高 问 向 或 加 合

Component: 桑

搡 颡 磉 顙

Example Words

嗓子 嗓门 嗓音 倒嗓 假嗓子 吊嗓子 嗓子眼 清嗓 清嗓子