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吼 (hǒu) - use 吠 (fèi) for barking specifically related to dogs, while 吼 (hǒu) can refer to a more general roar or shout, often used for larger animals or loud human expressions.
Be cautious not to confuse 吠 with similar-sounding characters. It is an informal term and is mainly used in settings discussing animals. Common collocations include 吠叫 (fèi jiào), meaning 'to bark loudly.'
Although 吠 is not listed in the HSK levels, it connects to vocabulary related to animals and sounds, which may appear in HSK vocabulary or practice. Focus on its usage in context with other animal-related words.
Learners often confuse 吠 with similar-sounding characters like 非 (fēi), which means 'not.' Always remember that 吠 specifically relates to the sound dogs make. For example, saying 吠为 (fèi wèi) instead of 吠叫 (fèi jiào) is incorrect; use 吠叫 for clarity.
Pronunciation of 吠
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Etymology of 吠
The sound a dog 犬 makes with their mouth 口
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- 1The giveawayThe sound a dog 犬 makes with their mouth 口
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to bark in Chinese
“to bark” in Chinese is吠
The character 吠 (fèi) means 'to bark,' typically used in the context of dogs barking. It can also convey a sense of noisy or aggressive vocalization, often associated with animals. In literature or conversation, it may symbolize loud complaints or outbursts.
When to use 吠
Be cautious not to confuse 吠 with similar-sounding characters. It is an informal term and is mainly used in settings discussing animals. Common collocations include 吠叫 (fèi jiào), meaning 'to bark loudly.'
吠 or something close to it
吼 (hǒu) - use 吠 (fèi) for barking specifically related to dogs, while 吼 (hǒu) can refer to a more general roar or shout, often used for larger animals or loud human expressions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 吠 with similar-sounding characters like 非 (fēi), which means 'not.' Always remember that 吠 specifically relates to the sound dogs make. For example, saying 吠为 (fèi wèi) instead of 吠叫 (fèi jiào) is incorrect; use 吠叫 for clarity.
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Grammar Patterns of 吠
吠 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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那只狗兴奋地狂____着向女主人跑去。
Barking deliriously, the dog bounded towards his mistress.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 吠
Yes, 吠 specifically refers to the barking sound made by dogs.
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