圆号 (yuánhào): French horn

Measure Word

一把圆号 bǎ

他从小学习吹圆号。

Tā cóngxiǎo xuéxí chuī yuánhào.

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

交响乐团中的圆号声音浑厚。

Jiāoxiǎngyuètuán zhōng de yuánhào shēngyīn húnhòu.

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

memory

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

圆 yuán

号 hào