English–Chinese
“horn” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǎ bā
Example
前面的车不停地按喇叭。qián miàn de chē bù tíng dì àn lǎ bā
The car ahead keeps honking.
How to say “horn” in Chinese
“Horn” in Chinese is 喇叭 (lǎ bā).
A device or instrument that sends a strong burst of sound outward, for warning in traffic or making music.
Example sentences with 喇叭
夜里路边的货车突然发出喇叭声，吵醒了附近的人。yè lǐ lù biān de huò chē tū rán fā chū lǎ bā shēng cháo xǐng le fù jìn de rén
At night, a truck parked by the roadside suddenly sounded its horn, waking nearby people.
Tips for using 喇叭
- In music talk, 吹喇叭 (chuī lǎbā, "play the trumpet") uses a verb meaning "blow," linking the instrument with the player's physical action.