haau1哮
Jyutpinghaau1
Yalehāau
Definition
To roar, howl, or shout loudly.
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How it's used
While 哮 is used in formal compounds like 咆哮, it is rarely used as a standalone verb in everyday speech to describe human behavior. When referring to animals, it specifically denotes a deep, guttural howl or roar rather than a high-pitched bark or whine. In casual conversation, people often prefer more descriptive verbs like 嗌 or 叫 depending on the intensity and context of the sound.
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Common phrases
to roar or howl
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe human crying or shouting, as it implies a bestial or aggressive quality that sounds unnatural when applied to people in normal social settings.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
