The pronunciation of 呷 is xiā, which means to drink in small sips: such as sipping tea or sipping wine.

Suck and drink: such as sipping, sipping water.

Xia is a polyphonic character that can be read as either gā or xiā.

When it is read as gā, it means that the duck's bill sucks water or wine into the mouth; when it is read as xiā, it means to drink or suck.

Xia can be used as a verb or as an onomatopoeia.

As a verb, it expresses the action of sucking or drinking; as an onomatopoeia, it describes ducks, chickens and other birds swallowing food into their mouths.

The word "xia" is usually used in spoken language to mean sucking or gulping fluids.

In written language, 呷 is less common, but its use can also be seen in some literary works.

In some dialects, the word "Xia" also has special meaning and usage.

For example, in Hunanese, the character "xia" means eating or drinking; in Cantonese, the character "xia" means taking small sips of drink or food.

At the same time, some special usages and meanings also need to be understood in conjunction with specific context and cultural background.

Sentences for sipping: 1. He took a sip of tea and savored the fragrance of the tea.

2. Take a sip of beer and feel cool and pleasant immediately.

3. The children sipped and played by the river and enjoyed the fun of summer.

4. He took a sip of the drink through a straw and choked.

5. The platypus uses its flat beak to sip water, which is very unique.

6. At the banquet, he took a sip of wine and was filled with admiration.

7. She took a sip of the soup from a small bowl and tasted the delicious taste.

8. He took a sip of coffee to refresh himself and continue working.

9. At the lakeside, the children sipped and played happily.

10. He took a sip of milk through the straw and felt very comfortable.

11. She sipped a sip of scented tea in the garden and enjoyed the wonderful time.

12. He took a sip of porridge with a spoon and savored the taste of the food.

13. At the beach, I took a sip of iced juice and felt very comfortable.

14. She took a sip of hot tea on the mountain and felt relaxed and happy.

15. He took a sip of tofu puffs from a small bowl. It tasted delicious.