bei6 hoeng2贔響赑响
Jyutpingbei6 hoeng2
Yalebeih héung
Definition
A loud blare of something; a very loud noise.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used to describe a sudden, piercing, or overwhelming sound that resonates or echoes. It is often associated with mechanical noises like sirens, horns, or heavy machinery rather than general loud music or shouting. The word carries a sense of intensity that makes it physically jarring to the listener.
Examples
That car suddenly made a very loud blaring noise.
Related words
Common phrases
to emit a loud blare
a single loud blaring sound
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general loud noises like 嘈, which describes the volume or the act of being noisy. 贔響 focuses on the quality of the sound being a sharp, resonant blare.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
