藠
call; name; ask
Meanings
5 senses · 14 examplesverb
to shout; to yell; to cry out
Used when raising one's voice loudly to attract attention or express emotion.
Don't shout, I heard you.
He cried out in pain.
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The children are shouting loudly in the yard.
verb
to call; to be called
Used to give a name or refer to someone/something by name. Structure: [Noun] + 叫 + [Name].
My name is Li Hua.
What is this fruit called?
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His friend is called Xiao Ming.
verb
to order; to ask (someone to do something); to hire
Often used in causative constructions: 叫 + [Person] + [Verb Phrase]. Also used for hiring services like a taxi.
Mom told me to go to bed early.
Let's call a taxi.
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The boss asked him to come to work tomorrow.
verb
(of animals) to cry; to make a sound
Specifically for sounds made by animals, especially birds, dogs, and roosters.
The rooster crows every morning.
There's a dog barking outside.
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The birds are chirping in the tree.
verb
to provoke; to make angry
informalOften used in colloquial contexts.
Don't provoke him, he's already very angry.
This kid is just naughty, he insists on making adults angry.