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声嘶力竭
聲嘶力竭
shēngsīlìjié
1. to shout oneself hoarse (idiom)

Character Breakdown

声
shēng
sound, noise; voice, tone, music
HSK 3 7 丶
嘶
sī
the neighing of a hoarse, gravel-voiced, hoarse
15 丶
力
lì
strength, power; capability, influence
HSK 3 2 丶
竭
jié
to exhaust; to put forth great effort
HSK 6 14 丶

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Chinese