圆号

圓號

yuánhào

noun #25,689

Measure Word

一把圆号 bǎ

Meanings

1 French horn
2 horn (musical instrument)

Characters

round; circular

horn; bugle; number

Examples

HSK 2

他从小学习吹圆号。

Tā cóngxiǎo xuéxí chuī yuánhào.

He has been learning to play the French horn since childhood.

HSK 7-9

交响乐团中的圆号声音浑厚。

Jiāoxiǎng yuètuán zhōng de yuánhào shēngyīn húnhòu.

The French horn in the symphony orchestra has a rich, full sound.

Tips

memory

圆 means 'round' and 号 means 'horn/bugle' - the French horn is named for its circular coiled shape.

Stroke Order

圆 yuán

号 hào