Memory phrase for the character: 吼


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Meaning roar or howl of an animal, bellow of rage

Pronunciation

hǒu

Explanation

Left: mouth , right: dwellings, Confucius (A child is kneeling in front of the hole Confucius used to live in.), here: variant of breast, milk 乳

Mnemonic


 
A baby's mouth that wants milk 乳 is roaring.

Radicals

mouth, openingThis is a small square. If it is bigger: , it is an enclosure.
hole, Confucius
childA child with an emphasized head , body 丿 and two outstretched arms .
lighting rodThe use of this component is not consistent. From the character for electricity comes the meaning "lightning rod". Also other explanations are used such as "hook" or "kneeling person".
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 Vocabulary

怒吼 nù hǒu  to bellow; to rave; to snarl
嘶吼 sī hǒu  to yell; to shout
吼声 hǒu shēng  roar
吼声 hǒu shēng  


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