呼声 hūshēng a shout
a shout; figuratively opinion or demand, especially expressed by a group
How to remember 呼声: 呼 breathe + 声 voice = a shout.
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How it is used
- Literally a shout, but usually figurative: the voiced demand/opinion of a group - 群众的呼声 (qúnzhòng de hūshēng) the voice of the people; 呼声很高 (hūshēng hěn gāo) widely favored/tipped.
- Common in politics and awards ('the frontrunner'). Written-leaning.
Example sentences
- 他睡着的时候，打呼声很响。 Tā shuìzháo de shíhòu, dǎhūshēng hěnxiǎng.He snored loudly while he slept.