呼声

呼聲

hūshēng

noun HSK 7-9 #18,942

Meanings

1 cry; shout; outcry
2 public demand; popular call for something

Characters

to call out; to shout

Examples

HSK 5

改革的呼声越来越高。

Gǎigé de hūshēng yuèláiyuè gāo.

The public demand for reform is growing louder.

HSK 7-9

观众的欢呼声响彻全场。

Guānzhòng de huānhūshēng xiǎngchè quánchǎng.

The cheers of the audience resounded throughout the venue.

Tips

usage

呼声 in news/politics means 'public demand' or 'popular voice' - 呼声很高 means something has strong public support. In sports contexts, it often means the crowd's cheering.

Stroke Order

呼 hū

声 shēng