呼
exhale; shout; call; sound of wind
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesverb
to exhale; breathe out
Standard term for breathing out, often paired with 吸 to form the word 呼吸.
He took a deep breath and exhaled.
After exercising, we need to speed up our breathing rhythm.
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The doctor told me to inhale slowly and then exhale.
Don't breathe out on my face!
He exhaled and relaxed.
verb
to shout; to call out
Used for shouting slogans, cheers, or urgent calls.
The audience cheered as the champion entered the stadium.
The protesters chanted anti-government slogans.
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He shouted for help, hoping someone would hear him.
Don't shout loudly in public places.
His call was answered by everyone.
verb
to call; to summon
Often used in fixed phrases to describe easily summoned or dismissed people.
He called the person by their full name without using a honorific title.
When he calls, everyone responds; his subordinates always follow his orders.
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The boss's employees can be summoned or dismissed at will.
He called his friends to come to the party together.
The teacher called a student up to answer the question.
noun
surname Hu
A relatively common Chinese surname.
Mr. Hu is our new colleague.
The Hu surname originated from the ancient Xianbei ethnic group.
onomatopoeia
sound of wind
Usually reduplicated to emphasize the sound of strong wind.
The north wind is blowing fiercely, it's very cold.
The cold wind blew through the broken windows with a whooshing sound.
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The wind passed through the forest, making a whooshing sound.
Heavy snow was falling, and the north wind was howling.
He pressed his ear to the door and heard the howling wind outside.