hǒu ㄏㄡˇ haau1 HSK 7-9

  • to roar
  • to howl
  • to shriek
  • roar or howl of an animal
  • bellow of rage

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 吼 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我沒有在吼。 I wasn't yelling.
  • 別對著我吼。 Don't shout at me.
  • 别对我大吼大叫。 Don't shout at me.
  • 我們聽到遠處老虎的怒吼。 We heard tigers roaring in the distance.
  • 對你的電腦吼一點幫助也沒有。 Shouting at your computer will not help.

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