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The character "吼" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the mouth radical (口) on the left, signaling its connection to vocal sounds, and the component "孔" on the right, which historically served as a phonetic indicator despite no longer closely matching the modern pronunciation. Its etymological origins are tied to the imitation of animal roars, particularly those of large creatures like tigers or cattle, which over time broadened to encompass any loud, forceful vocalization from humans, such as shouts or yells, and eventually extended to metaphorical applications like the roaring of machines or natural elements. This semantic expansion from specific bestial cries to a wider range of audible outbursts occurred while the character's structural composition remained consistent, reflecting a gradual shift in usage rather than a change in written form.
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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！”