Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

吆五喝六 [yāowǔhèliù]

1. 1. [Chinese idiom] Originally it refers to the cries while throwing dice (five and six are high points that usually result in winning); it broadly refers to the noise of gambling.

   赌场里都是吆五喝六的, 你别去凑热闹了。

   The casinos are full of people who are calling out numbers, it's noisy, don't go there.

2. 2. [Chinese idiom] Used to describe a loud voice that issues bullying orders.

   你总是吆五喝六的, 谁还喜欢你啊！

   You are always snapping at others, nobody likes you.