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吼
hǒu
Description
"吼"是动物或人发出很大很响的声音。
"吼" is a very loud and strong sound made by animals or people.
狮子和老虎生气的时候会吼，人非常生气的时候也可能对别人吼。
Lions and tigers roar when angry, and people may also 吼 at others when very angry.
Meanings
吼hǒu
(of animals) to roar or howl
狮子大声地吼。
The lion roars loudly.
吼hǒu
to shout or yell (at someone) angrily
他生气地对我吼。
He shouted at me angrily.
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Notes
- Etymology
口 (mouth) plus 孔 (sound component), indicating a loud sound from the mouth.
- Nuance
吼 is louder and more forceful than 叫 or 喊, often showing anger.
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