Definition
响鼻 is a noun that describes the sound a horse or similar animal makes by forcefully expelling air through its nostrils — a snort. It's a specific, concrete term used in contexts involving horses, donkeys, or mules. You'll encounter it in literature, animal husbandry, or riding descriptions.
n.
snort (the sound made by a horse or similar animal through its nostrils)
Examples
- 响鼻，。Nà pǐ mǎ dǎ le yí ge xiǎng bí, xiǎn de hěn bù'ān.That horse gave a snort and seemed very uneasy.
- 响鼻，。Tā tīng dào lǘzi de xiǎng bí shēng, zhīdào tā è le.He heard the donkey's snort and knew it was hungry.
- ，响鼻。Qíshǒu qīngqīng pāi le pāi mǎ bózi, mǎ dǎ le ge xiǎng bí.The rider gently patted the horse's neck, and the horse gave a snort.
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