口哨

• Pinyin: kǒu shào
• Desglose de hanzi: 口 = mouth; 哨 = 口 (mouth) + 肖 (resemble) — whistle

Significado

Silbido; silbar.

Can refer to both the act of whistling with your lips and the sound of a whistle device. Common in contexts of signaling, appreciation, or calling attention. In some contexts, whistling at someone can be considered rude.

Ejemplos

1. 他边走边吹口哨，心情看起来不错。
2. 裁判吹响口哨，比赛正式开始。
3. 工地上传来一阵口哨声。

Guía de uso

Contexto: music, sports, signaling

Tono: casual

Correcto

• 他吹了一声口哨。(He let out a whistle.)
• 我会吹口哨。(I can whistle.)

Incorrecto

• 向陌生女性吹口哨。(Don't whistle at women — it's considered harassment in most contexts)

Origen e historia

Compound of 口 (mouth) + 哨 (whistle/sentry). Together describes a whistle or whistling sound.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal