Definition
号角 refers literally to a bugle or trumpet-like instrument used to signal, and figuratively to a clarion call that urges action or announces a significant start. In modern Chinese the metaphorical sense is common in political, military, and inspirational contexts, e.g. 吹响改革的号角 ('sound the bugle of reform'). The literal instrument is typically seen in historical or ceremonial settings.
n.
bugle horna signaling instrument(figurative) clarion callrallying cry
Examples
- 号角，。Tā chuī xiǎng le hào jiǎo, tōngzhī shìbīng jíhé.He sounded the bugle to call the soldiers to assemble.
- 号角，。Zhè piān wénzhāng shì xīn shídài de hào jiǎo, jīlì dàjiā fèndòu.This article is a clarion call for the new era, inspiring everyone to strive.
- 号角，。Yùndònghuì de hào jiǎo yì xiǎng, bǐsài zhèngshì kāishǐ.As soon as the bugle of the sports meet sounded, the competition officially began.
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