HSK 7–9 · noun

哨

shào

whistle; sentry post

比赛开始前,裁判吹了一声哨。

Bǐsài kāishǐ qián, cáipàn chuīle yì shēng shào。

Before the game started, the referee blew a whistle.

远处传来口哨儿的声音。

Yuǎn chù chuán lái kǒushàor de shēngyīn。

The sound of a whistle came from far away.