唿 (hū) - Whistle & a sharp, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath

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hū ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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唿 · hū

Whistle;

a sharp, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small opening;

to call or signal with a whistle.

Whistlea sharp, high-pitched sound made by forcing breathto call or signal with a whistle.

Usage highlights

WhistleWhistling soundTo whistle for a dogWhistling arrowWhistling windTo call with a whistle

Synonyms

  • 呼— to call out; to exhale
  • 啸— to whistle; to howl

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gave a sharp whistle (唿哨) to get their attention.
  • The wind whistled (唿唿地吹) through the cracks.
  • The shepherd whistled for his dog (唿狗).

Collocations

  • Whistle(唿哨)
  • Whistling sound(唿唿声)
  • To whistle for a dog(唿狗)
  • Whistling arrow(唿箭)
  • Whistling wind(唿唿的风)
  • To call with a whistle(唿叫)

Idioms

  • Whistling for the wind and summoning the rain(唿风唤雨)
  • Whistling and shouting(唿喊唿叫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe sounds made by wind, arrows, or human whistling.
  • In historical contexts, used in phrases describing magical or commanding control over natural forces.
  • Less common in modern standard Mandarin, sometimes replaced by 呼.

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