hou6 giu3號叫号叫
Jyutpinghou6 giu3
Yalehouh giu
Definition
To howl, shout, or cry out loudly.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Describes a loud, often shrill or desperate vocalization that sounds more like a cry or a scream than a standard shout. It is frequently associated with intense emotional distress, pain, or the wild cries of animals. Unlike standard verbs for speaking, this word carries a visceral, raw quality that implies a lack of control.
Examples
He is howling loudly inside the room.
Why are you howling for no reason?
Related words
Common phrases
a shrill and mournful howl
Common mistake
Do not use this word for normal shouting or calling out to someone, as it implies a sense of wildness or extreme distress. For everyday shouting, use 大嗌 instead.
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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.
