咤 (zhà) - To roar & to shout angrily
咤 · zhà
To roar;
to shout angrily;
to scold;
used in expressions of anger or astonishment.
To roarto shout angrilyto scold
Usage highlights
To shout angrilyAngry roarHowling windRoar with rageShout in surpriseThunderous roar
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He roared in anger (怒咤).
- The general shouted commands (叱咤).
- The wind howled through the valley (风咤).
Collocations
- To shout angrily(叱咤)
- Angry roar(怒咤)
- Howling wind(风咤)
- Roar with rage(咤怒)
- Shout in surprise(惊咤)
- Thunderous roar(雷咤)
Idioms
- To shout angrily and command the wind and clouds(叱咤风云)
- Angry roar startles the clouds(咤云惊风)
- Thunderous roar startles the heavens(雷咤天惊)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally depicted shouting with an open mouth, conveying strong emotional expression.
- Frequently used in classical literature to describe the powerful shouts of generals or heroes.
- In the idiom '叱咤风云', it describes someone with great power and influence who can command the wind and clouds with their shout.