喝道
hè​dào

to shout

  • created sense approved 喝道 · hè​dào · to shout — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    喝道

    hè​dào

    to shout

    To shout or cry out loudly, usually followed by the specific words being yelled.

    喝 (literal) → 喝 · hè · to shout 道 (literal) → 道 · dào · to say

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  • created sense approved 喝道 · hè​dào · to clear the way — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    喝道

    hè​dào

    to clear the way

    (archaic) Of yamen bailiffs or guards, to walk ahead of an official's carriage while shouting to order pedestrians to clear the path.

    喝 (literal) → 喝 · hè · to shout 道 (literal) → 道 · dào · road

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