Definition
呼啸 (hūxiào) describes a sharp, continuous sound made by wind, a fast-moving vehicle, or an object cutting through air — like a howling gale or a speeding train. It differs from 吼 (hǒu), which is a low, angry roar from a person or animal, and is not used for wind or machines.
verb
to roarto whistleto scream (of wind, vehicles, or fast-moving objects)
Examples
- 呼啸，。Wàimiàn běifēng hū xiào, tiānqì, tiānqì hěn lěng.The north wind is howling outside; it's very cold.
- 呼啸。Gāotiě cóng chēzhàn hū xiào fēichí ér guò.The high-speed train roared past the station.
- 呼啸。Mótuōchē hū xiào zhe cóng wǒmen shēnbiān shǐ guò.The motorcycle whizzed past us.
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