English–Chinese

“shh” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxū

Example

嘘，别出声。xū bié chū shēng

Shh, don't make a sound.

Illustration for 嘘 (shh)

How to say “shh” in Chinese

“Shh” in Chinese is 嘘 (xū).

A quick mouth-made cue that asks a nearby listener to become quiet.

Full entry for 嘘: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 嘘

妈妈对宝宝说嘘，宝宝慢慢停止哭泣。mā mā duì báo bǎo shuō xū báo bǎo màn màn tíng zhǐ kū qì

Mom said shh to the baby, and the baby gradually stopped crying.

Tips for using 嘘

  • The same brief cue works with adults and children, while the speaker's volume and tone show whether it is a gentle reminder or a firm interruption.

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