Definition
鸣笛 is a separable verb-object compound (离合词) meaning to sound a horn, whistle, or siren, typically from a vehicle (car, train, ship). The verb part 鸣 and the object part 笛 can be separated by measure words, times, or other elements — for example, 鸣了一次笛 (honked once) or 鸣着笛 (with the horn sounding). You'll also see it used as a fixed warning sign (禁止鸣笛).
v.o.
to sound a horn or whistle (on vehicles, trains, etc.)
Examples
- ，鸣笛。Qiánfāng xuéxiào, qǐng wù míng dí.School zone ahead, please do not sound your horn.
- 。Huǒchē jìn zhàn shí míng le yí cì dí.The train gave one whistle as it entered the station.
- 。Sījī zháojí de míng le jǐ shēng dí.The driver urgently honked a few times.
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