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嚄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嚄huòto roarx, 17 strokes, radical 口, rank #63755, Very Hard
嚄huò(interj.) oh!unknown, 17 strokes, radical 口, rank #63755, Very Hard
嚄huò(interj. of surprise)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 口, rank #63755, Very Hard
嚄ǒto roarx, 17 strokes, radical 口, rank #63755, Very Hard
嚄ǒ(interj.) oh!unknown, 17 strokes, radical 口, rank #63755, Very Hard
嚄ǒ(interj. of surprise)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 口, rank #63755, Very Hard
嚄huōto roarx, 17 strokes, radical 口, rank #63755, Very Hard
嚄huō(interj.) oh!unknown, 17 strokes, radical 口, rank #63755, Very Hard
嚄huō(interj. of surprise)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 口, rank #63755, Very Hard
huō(huo1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1to roar
  2. 2(interj.) oh!
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March 24, 2026

嚄huō(huo1)

The character 嚄 (huō) commonly means 'to roar,' often used in the context of loud sounds made by animals or expressing strong emotions. It can also serve as an interjection to convey surprise or excitement, similar to saying 'oh!' in English. Its usage is somewhat informal and can convey a sense of enthusiasm or astonishment.

Strokes17Radical口Frequency#63755DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, exclamations like 嚄 are often used to express surprise or excitement in storytelling or casual conversation, reflecting the importance of emotional expression in social interactions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a lion roaring loudly in the jungle, making a sound like 'huō.' The character 嚄 has a radical that resembles a mouth (口), emphasizing the vocal nature of the sound. Picture the lion's mouth open wide as it lets out a powerful roar.

Meanings of 嚄

huō(huo1)
primary
1to roar
2(interj.) oh!
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About 嚄

嚄Simplified
17Strokes
口Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone, as 嚄 is pronounced with the first tone (huō). It is not commonly used in formal contexts, and learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include phrases expressing surprise or excitement, often in informal conversations.

HSK Study Tips

Although 嚄 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can help learners grasp the emotional nuances of spoken Chinese. It connects to HSK Level 3 expressions related to emotions and exclamations. Focus on recognizing its informal usage and practicing it in conversational contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 嚄 with other characters that have similar sounds, such as 喔 (ō), which is also an interjection. Remember that 嚄 emphasizes a loud sound, while 喔 is softer and used more for acknowledgment.

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Etymology of 嚄

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)蒦
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Case file: 嚄

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half蒦 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 嚄?

Decomposition of 嚄

IDS Structure⿰口蒦
嚄Full Character
=
口kou3
left
蒦huo4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 嚄?

How to say to roar in Chinese

“to roar” in Chinese is嚄huò

The character 嚄 (huō) commonly means 'to roar,' often used in the context of loud sounds made by animals or expressing strong emotions. It can also serve as an interjection to convey surprise or excitement, similar to saying 'oh!' in English. Its usage is somewhat informal and can convey a sense of enthusiasm or astonishment.

When to use 嚄

Be cautious with the tone, as 嚄 is pronounced with the first tone (huō). It is not commonly used in formal contexts, and learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include phrases expressing surprise or excitement, often in informal conversations.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 嚄 with other characters that have similar sounds, such as 喔 (ō), which is also an interjection. Remember that 嚄 emphasizes a loud sound, while 喔 is softer and used more for acknowledgment.

Write 嚄

嚄

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Word Family of 嚄

Words Containing This Character1
嚄huō(interj.) oh!
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Compound Meaning

What does 嚄 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 嚄

Use 嚄 when you want to express surprise or excitement, especially in casual settings.

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