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Expressing shouting or roaring with 吼 (hǒu)
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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.