Definition
嗷嗷叫 is an onomatopoeic verb that describes sustained, loud howling or crying — most commonly used for animals like wolves or dogs, but also for humans shouting or wailing in distress. In informal speech it can extend to mean 'to clamor' or 'to complain loudly'.
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(of animals) to howlto yelp(of humans) to cry out loudlyto yell
Examples
- 嗷嗷叫，。Lángqún zài yuǎnchù áo áo jiào, tīng qǐlai hěn kěpà.The wolf pack howled in the distance, sounding terrifying.
- ，嗷嗷叫。Nà ge háizi shuāi dǎo le, téng de áo áo jiào.That child fell down and cried out in pain.
- 嗷嗷叫，。Línjū yòu zài nà lǐ áo áo jiào, bàoyuàn wùyè bù guǎn shì.The neighbor is yelling again, complaining that the property management isn't doing anything.
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