chuī shàodictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to blow a whistle / to whistle
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

吹哨 吹哨 [chui1 shao4] /to blow a whistle/to whistle/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 吹
    chuī

    to blow / to play a wind instrument / to blast / to puff / to boast / to brag / to end in failure / to fall through

  • 哨
    shào

    a whistle / sentry

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.