嗷 (áo) - Ao — an onomatopoeic character representing a loud,

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áo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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嗷 · áo

Ao — an onomatopoeic character representing a loud, wailing, or roaring sound, such as the howl of an animal or a human cry.

Ao — an onomatopoeic character representing a loud,

Usage highlights

HowlingWailingRoaring soundCry outLoud lamentHunger cries

Synonyms

  • 嚎— howl, wail
  • 叫— shout, cry
  • 鸣— chirp, sound (of animals)

Antonyms

  • 静— silent, quiet
  • 默— silent, mute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wolf howled at the moon (狼嗷叫).
  • The child wailed loudly (孩子嗷嗷哭).
  • The crowd roared with excitement (人群嗷嗷叫).
  • A sound of lamentation (嗷嗷的哀鸣声).

Collocations

  • Howling(嗷叫)
  • Wailing(嗷嗷哭)
  • Roaring sound(嗷嗷声)
  • Cry out(嗷嗷叫)
  • Loud lament(嗷嗷哀鸣)
  • Hunger cries(嗷嗷待哺)

Idioms

  • Crying from hunger(嗷嗷待哺)
  • Wailing and lamenting(嗷嗷哀鸣)
  • Howling like animals(嗷嗷如狼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to depict animal sounds, particularly wolves or dogs howling.
  • Used in classical literature to describe human lamentation or collective suffering.
  • The idiom '嗷嗷待哺' is a common metaphor for urgent need, especially for food or care.

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