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— meaning in English

hǒu

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English meaning

  • howl noun The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.
  • ululate verb To howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy.

Senses

吼 is used for these senses in English:

  • howl To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.
  • ululate To howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy.

howl — full definition

  1. noun The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.
  2. noun A loud cry of pain, distress, or laughter from a person.
  3. verb To make a long, loud, mournful cry, as a wolf or dog does.
  4. verb To cry out loudly in pain, anger, or laughter.

ululate — full definition

  1. verb To howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy.
  2. verb To produce a rapid and prolonged series of sharp noises with one's voice.