喝 (hē)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 曷 represents the sound.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“喝，也。从口，曷聲。”

Components

• 口 (meaning)
• 曷 (sound)

Example sentences

1. 喝水。 — Drink water.
2. 喝茶。 — Drink tea.
3. 请喝茶！ — Please drink tea.
4. 我喝汤。 — I'm having soup.
5. 喝药了。 — Drink the medicine.

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