About
The character "喊" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the mouth radical (口) on the left, which semantically denotes actions related to the mouth or speech, and the component "咸" on the right, which functions phonetically to suggest pronunciation. Its structure consistently reflects the meaning of to shout or yell, with the mouth radical emphasizing vocal origin. The phonetic element "咸" carries independent meanings such as "all" or "salty", but within this character, it primarily serves as a sound indicator. Over time, the meaning of "喊" has centered on loud vocalization, while its application has broadened to include contexts like calling out or hailing without shifting from its fundamental association with shouting.
Example Sentences Hide
妈妈喊我回家。
我听见有人喊救命。
他们大声呼喊口号。
早上，爸爸喊我起床。
如果下雨，我们就喊他回来。
她在人群中喊我的名字，但我没听见。
每次比赛前，队长都会喊口号鼓舞士气。
我忍不住喊了出来，因为太惊讶了。