Definitions
- 1. a shout
- 2. fig. opinion or demand, esp. expressed by a group
Word relationships
Usage notes
Collocations
Common patterns: 呼声很高 (loud calls), 群众的呼声 (the people's voices), 反对的呼声 (voices of opposition). Note that 呼声 often takes 的 modification when specifying a group.
Formality
呼声 is neutral; it can be used in both formal contexts (e.g., political demands) and informal contexts (e.g., shouting at a sports event).
Example Sentences
1 shown群众要求改善交通的 呼声 越来越强烈。
The public's calls for better transportation are growing louder.
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