02871 Chinese character of 吼 and pronounce hau3

The Chinese character【吼】that I will teach you this time is a word that describes an action or a sound. It is mainly used for the following meanings:

Shout loudly. Explanation: (1) The cry of a ferocious beast. For example: “The monkey cries and the lion roars.” (2) People shout loudly when they are angry or emotional. Such as: “roar”, “swear”, “yell loudly”. (3) Something makes a loud noise. For example: “The north wind howls.”

Below, you can see how this Chinese character is pronounced.

Mandarin Pinyin of 【吼】:hǒu

Cantonese Jyutping of 【吼】:hau3/haau1/hau1

Here’s a brief introduction to the basic aspects of the character 【吼】︰

Here are some situations where you can use【吼】, for example:Describing an action or sound , It means mainly to shout loudly.Given the broad and profound nature of Chinese characters, some nuances and precise usages may not be entirely captured in this space.

【吼】is a fundamental term that integrates with others to create meaningful expressions, such as【怒吼、咆吼】(Mandarin Pinyin:nù hǒu 、páo hǒu/ Cantonese Jyutping:nou6 haau1 、paau4 haau1)

The number of strokes required for this character is 7 ,It is a Chinese character that, once mastered, allows for a deeper understanding and more diverse expression in communication,Here is a single example incorporating this character.:


獅子發出了一聲震耳欲聾的怒吼。

The lion gave a deafening roar.


I hope you find delight in the richness of the Chinese language and learn new things here. Take your time going through the materials provided.