- 1. (of birds, animals or insects) cry
- ♦ 鸡~ the crow of a cock
- ♦ 秋虫夜~ autumn insects chirping at night
- 2. make a sound; ring
- ♦ 我耳~。 My ears are ringing.
- ♦ ~笛 blow a whistle
- ♦ ~鼓 beat a drum
- ♦ ~礼炮二十一响 fire a 21-gun salute
- ♦ 钟~三下。 The clock struck three.
- 3. express; voice; air
- ♦ 鸣冤