hou6 gok3號角号角
Jyutpinghou6 gok3
Yalehouh gok
Definition
Bugle, horn, or trumpet, often used historically in the military or metaphorically as a signal.
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How it's used
Refers almost exclusively to the metaphorical call to action or the start of a significant movement rather than the physical instrument itself. It carries a grand, dramatic tone often found in news reports, political speeches, or historical narratives. When describing the actual musical instrument, Cantonese speakers typically use terms like 喇叭 or 小號.
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They have sounded the horn of victory.
Who blew the horn for this counterattack?
Related words
Common phrases
to sound the horn
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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