hò la
Definition
- Verb:
- To shout, to yell, to scream: To utter a loud, sharp cry or series of cries, often by a group of people simultaneously. It typically conveys strong, raw emotion such as excitement, protest, encouragement, or anger in a noisy and prolonged manner.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Đám đông hò la ầm ĩ khi đội nhà ghi bàn. (The crowd shouted noisily when the home team scored.)
- Bọn trẻ hò la chạy quanh sân. (The children yelled while running around the yard.)
- Họ hò la phản đối quyết định đó. (They screamed in protest against that decision.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "hò la" often implies a collective, chaotic, or unrestrained quality to the shouting, more than a single person shouting once. It is commonly used to describe the loud, sustained noise of a crowd, a group of children, or protestors.
Variants and Related Words
- La hét (v): to scream, to shriek. This is a very close synonym, often interchangeable with "hò la," though "la hét" can sometimes sound slightly more intense or frantic.
- Đừng la hét trong bệnh viện. (Don't scream in the hospital.)
Synonyms
- Shout: to call or cry out loudly.
- Yell: to utter a loud cry, as of pain, fright, or excitement.
- Scream: to utter a long, loud, piercing cry.
- Roar: to utter a loud, deep sound, especially as a crowd.
Related Idioms
- Hò la om sòm: to make a tremendous racket; to shout and cause a huge, disruptive noise.
- Mấy đứa nhỏ hò la om sòm cả lên. (The kids made a tremendous racket.)
verb
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to shout, to scream
