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  2. Chinese exclamative particles - Wikipedia

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    Exclamative particles are used as a method of recording aspects of human speech which may not be based entirely on meaning and definition. Specific characters are used to record exclamations, as with any other form of Chinese vocabulary, some characters exclusively representing the expression (such as 哼), others sharing characters with alternate words and meanings (such as 可).

  3. Yawn - Wikipedia

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    A yawn is a reflex in vertebrate animals characterized by a long inspiratory phase with gradual mouth gaping, followed by a brief climax (or acme) with muscle stretching, and a rapid expiratory phase with muscle relaxation, which typically lasts a few seconds.

  4. Cross-linguistic onomatopoeias - Wikipedia

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    Language Heart beating Belching Coughing Flatulence Sneezing Snoring Yawning Afrikaans: doef doef: poep: atiesjoe: snork: Albanian: pam-pam, bam-bam: grrom

  5. Why you yawn when you’re bored, according to experts - AOL

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    Yawning often feels involuntary—it’s triggered by the same part of the brain as sneezing, Sullivan says. But the difference is, a yawn can be controlled from “the top down” if you think ...

  6. The meaning behind your dog's yawn revealed - AOL

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    Studies have shown that one move frequently made by pups may actually be a sign of empathy.

  7. The science behind why yawning is contagious - AOL

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  8. Chinese Internet slang - Wikipedia

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    Chinese Internet slang (Chinese: 中国网络用语; pinyin: zhōngguó wǎngluò yòngyǔ) refers to various kinds of Internet slang used by people on the Chinese Internet. It is often coined in response to events, the influence of the mass media and foreign culture, and the desires of users to simplify and update the Chinese language.

  9. Cantonese profanity - Wikipedia

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    Diu (Traditional Chinese: 屌 or 𨳒, Jyutping: diu2), literally meaning fuck, is a common but grossly vulgar profanity in Cantonese. In a manner similar to the English word fuck, diu2 expresses dismay, disgrace and disapproval. Examples of expressions include diu2 nei5! (屌你! or 𨳒你!