号子 (háo) — work song (sung by laborers to synchronize rhythm and effort)
Definition
号 (hào here read háo) is a rhythmic work song sung by laborers — haulers, rowers, builders — to keep pace and lift spirits. Don't confuse with 号 meaning 'number' or 'date'.
noun
work song (sung by laborers to synchronize rhythm and effort)
Measure word · 首
Examples
- ，号子。Lǎo chuán fū men yì biān lā qiàn, yì biān hǎn zhe háo.The old boat trackers shouted work songs as they pulled the towline.
- 号子，。Zhè shǒu háo jié zòu yǒu lì, gǔ wǔ rén xīn.This work song has a powerful rhythm that inspires people.
- ，号子。Zài xiū jiàn cháng chéng shí, gōng rén men jiù shì yòng háo lái xié tiáo láo dòng.When building the Great Wall, workers used work songs to coordinate their labor.
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