高呼

gāohū

verb #13,275

Meanings

1 to shout loudly; to cry out; to chant

Characters

high; tall; loud

to call; to shout; to cry out

Examples

HSK 6

球迷们高呼球员的名字。

Qiúmí men gāohū qiúyuán de míngzì.

The fans shouted the players' names.

HSK 7-9

示威者高呼口号。

Shìwēizhě gāohū kǒuhào.

The protesters chanted slogans.

Tips

usage

高呼 implies shouting at the top of one's voice, often in public or with emotion. It's more formal than 大喊 (to yell).

Stroke Order

高 gāo

呼 hū