I. Interpretation
"Shao" is a Chinese character with many different meanings. The most basic meaning refers to the tools used to make sound, such as whistle, whistle and so on. Also refers to the sentry position, responsible for vigilance, patrol and other work; In addition, whistle can also represent a kind of whistle, which is often used to describe bird singing and wind. In spoken language, whistling can also mean shouting, greeting, etc.
Second, the source
The origin of Chinese character spoon can be traced back to the ancient Shuo Wen Jie Zi, in which there are written records: spoon, from mouth to spoon, the sound of spoon is also. The spoon here refers to an ancient musical instrument, which looks like a spoon and can make a crisp sound. So from the mouth to the spoon is to play with the spoon with your mouth, which means whistling.
Third, word formation
Gaudy: a flashy metaphor.
Sentinel: A general term for soldiers on guard.
A place where sentries stand guard.
Whistle: a device made of metal or plastic that can blow, and is often used to gather people, practice or exercise.
Post: A place where a guard unit or sentry is located.
Secret sentry: A hidden sentry.
Examples of whistles
1. Today, the shepherd boy is in a very happy mood, whistling happily in the dense forest and driving the cattle to the distance.
There was a sudden howl in the Woods, and the sentry stared at the front warily, ready to deal with emergencies at any time.
Twenty minutes after the start of the game, the referee blew his whistle because someone fouled.
From ancient times to the present, the sentry's duty is to stick to his post and defend the security of the motherland.
In the silent forest, his whistle suddenly sounded loud and passionate, and echoed in the night sky for a long time.
The sentries spent a long and lonely night in their posts.
7. The referee blew his whistle and sent out the fouler.
The sentry watched the border area warily.
9. His whistle was clearly audible and echoed in the wilderness.
10, the sentry stuck to his post without any slack.