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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing shouting or roaring with 吼 (hǒu)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 吼

    Explanation

    The verb 吼 (hǒu) means "to roar," "to shout," or "to yell," describing a loud, forceful vocalization. It can be used for both humans and animals, conveying intensity or anger. It is vivid and expressive, often used in narrative or colloquial speech.

    Examples

    • 爸爸在楼下吼了一声，吓了我一跳。

      Bàba zài lóuxià hǒu le yì shēng, xià le wǒ yí tiào.

      Dad yelled from downstairs and startled me.

    • 别冲孩子吼，有话好好说。

      Bié chōng háizi hǒu, yǒu huà hǎohāo shuō.

      Don't yell at the kids — talk to them nicely.

    • 远处传来老虎的吼声，大家都紧张起来。

      Yuǎnchù chuánlái lǎohǔ de hǒu shēng, dàjiā dōu jǐnzhāng qǐlái.

      A tiger's roar came from the distance, and everyone tensed up.

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