欢呼 huānhū to cheer for
to cheer for; to acclaim
How to remember 欢呼: 欢 joyful + 呼 breathe = to cheer for.
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How it is used
- To cheer, shout with joy - 人群欢呼 (rénqún huānhū) the crowd cheered, 欢呼雀跃 to cheer and jump for joy.
- For collective, jubilant vocal celebration at events, victories, arrivals.
- Contrast 喊 (hǎn, to shout, neutral): 欢呼 is specifically joyful acclaim.
Example sentences
- 歌迷在台下欢呼。 Gēmí zài táixià huānhū.The fans are cheering below the stage.