嚎叫

háojiào

verb #17,634

Meanings

1 to howl
2 to yell; to wail

Characters

to howl; to wail

to cry out; to shout

Examples

远处传来狼的嚎叫声。

Yuǎnchù chuánlái láng de háojiào shēng.

The howling of wolves could be heard in the distance.

风在窗外嚎叫。

Fēng zài chuāngwài háojiào.

The wind was howling outside the window.

Tips

usage

嚎叫 is used for animals (especially wolves) and for people crying/wailing loudly. It can also describe wind or other forces of nature making loud sounds.

Stroke Order

嚎 háo

叫 jiào