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The word "吆喝" is formed by combining the character "吆", an onomatopoeic element representing a shouting sound, with "喝", which in this context primarily contributes phonetically to reinforce the auditory impression of loud calling or yelling, resulting in a disyllabic term that mimics and denotes acts like hawking goods or vehement urging.

Word Definition - 吆喝

yāo he to shout; to bawl; to yell (to urge on an animal); to hawk (one's wares); to denounce loudly; to shout slogans

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