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The character 吼 is a phono-semantic compound: the semantic radical 口 (mouth) on the left indicates the meaning relates to vocal actions, while the phonetic element 孔 on the right provides its pronunciation. It primarily denotes the loud, aggressive roar of wild animals, especially large predators like lions or tigers. The character is also commonly used to describe furious human yelling or shouting, capturing the intensity and volume of a forceful vocal outburst.
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老虎在森林里吼叫。
观众们兴奋地吼了起来。
爸爸生气地吼了他一句。
雷声像巨兽一样怒吼着。
内心的痛苦让他只想怒吼。
狂风吹过峡谷，发出巨大的吼声。
他忍无可忍，对着不公的社会发出了自己的吼声。
指挥官对士兵吼道：“守住阵地！”