fu1 siu3呼嘯呼啸

Jyutpingfu1 siu3

Yalefū siu

動詞

Definition

To whistle, scream, or whiz with a sharp, high-pitched sound.

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How it's used

Primarily used in written or descriptive contexts to depict high pitched, piercing sounds made by wind, projectiles, or animals. It sounds quite dramatic and literary compared to everyday words like 叫 or 嗌. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless describing a specific, intense auditory experience.

Examples

gaa3架ce1車fu1呼siu3嘯zyu6住gam3咁ging1經gwo3過。

The car whizzed past with a loud sound.

zan6陣fung1風fu1呼siu3嘯dak1得hou2好sai1犀lei6利aa4呀。

The wind is whistling so fiercely.

Common phrases

fung1風sing1聲fu1呼siu3嘯

the whistling sound of the wind

fu1呼siu3嘯ji4而gwo3過

to whiz past

Common mistake

Avoid using this for human shouting or yelling, as it specifically refers to the sound of air moving rapidly or a sharp, high pitched cry. Using it to describe a person calling out to someone will sound unnatural and overly poetic.