sound a siren; honk a horn
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to sound a siren; to honk a horn; to blow a whistle
neutralRefers to the action of making a loud warning or signaling sound, typically from vehicles (cars, trains, ships) or industrial equipment. Used both for practical signaling (e.g., warning of approach) and for ceremonial purposes (e.g., saluting).
Huǒ火
chē车
jìn进
zhàn站
qián前
huì会
míng鸣
dí笛
shì示
yì意
。
The train sounds its whistle before entering the station.
Zài在
shì市
qū区
nèi内
jìn禁
zhǐ止
wú无
gù故
míng鸣
dí笛
。
Unnecessary honking is prohibited in the city area.
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Jiù救
hù护
chē车
míng鸣
dí笛
shǐ驶
guò过
yōng拥
jǐ挤
de的
jiē街
dào道
。
The ambulance sounded its siren as it drove through the crowded street.
Chuán船
zhǐ只
lí离
gǎng港
shí时
míng鸣
dí笛
gào告
bié别
。
The ship blew its whistle as a farewell when leaving port.
Tā他
qīng轻
àn按
le了
yī一
xià下
lǎ喇
ba叭
xiàng向
wǒ我
míng鸣
dí笛
zhì致
yì意
。
He gave a light honk to greet me.