oăng oẳnc
Definition
- Onomatopoeia (Interjection):
- The yelp or cry of a dog when hit or hurt: This word is an onomatopoeic representation of the sharp, high-pitched sound a dog makes when experiencing sudden pain, such as from being struck.
Usage Examples
- Onomatopoeia:
- Con chó kêu "oăng oẳnc" khi bị dẫm phải đuôi. (The dog yelped "oăng oẳnc" when its tail was stepped on.)
- Nghe tiếng "oăng oẳnc", tôi biết con chó con bị đau. (Hearing the "oăng oẳnc" sound, I knew the puppy was hurt.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is almost exclusively used to describe the specific vocalization of a dog in pain. It is not typically used for other animal sounds or general crying.
Variants and Related Words
- Oăng oẳng (onomatopoeia): A similar, often more prolonged, yelping or barking sound from a dog.
- Con chó cứ oăng oẳng suốt đêm. (The dog kept yelping all night.)
Synonyms
- Yelp: A short, sharp cry, especially of pain from a dog.
- Whimper: A low, feeble cry expressive of fear or pain.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly using the word "oăng oẳnc." It is used literally to describe the sound itself.