吆喝

yāohe

verb #27,600

Meanings

1 to shout
2 to hawk one's wares
3 to cry out (to urge animals)
4 to yell loudly

Characters

to cry out; to shout

to shout (neutral tone in this compound)

Examples

街边的小贩大声吆喝，招揽顾客。

Jiēbiān de xiǎofàn dàshēng yāohe, zhāolǎn gùkè.

The street vendor shouted loudly to attract customers.

他吆喝着赶着牛群前进。

Tā yāohe zhe gǎn zhe niúqún qiánjìn.

He shouted and drove the cattle forward.

Tips

culture

吆喝 is the sound of traditional Chinese street vendors calling out their goods. The distinctive calls (叫卖声) of vendors were once a hallmark of old Beijing street life.

Stroke Order

吆 yāo

喝 hē