吵 (chǎo) - to quarrel & to make a noise

吵Tone 3

chǎo ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 口

嫦晨

吵 · chǎo

to quarrel;

to make a noise;

noisy;

to disturb

to quarrelto make a noisenoisy

Usage highlights

quarrelmake noisenoisyquarrel with someonenoisy disturbancequarrelsome

Synonyms

  • 闹— make noise; disturb
  • 争— dispute; argue
  • 嚷— shout; yell

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet; silent
  • 和— harmonious; peaceful
  • 安— peaceful; calm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Don't make noise in the library (不要在图书馆吵闹).
  • The couple had a quarrel yesterday (那对夫妻昨天吵架了).
  • Children are playing noisily in the yard (孩子们在院子里吵吵闹闹地玩耍).
  • The market is very noisy (市场很吵).

Collocations

  • quarrel(吵架)
  • make noise(吵闹)
  • noisy(吵吵嚷嚷)
  • quarrel with someone(和某人争吵)
  • noisy disturbance(吵扰)
  • quarrelsome(爱吵架的)

Idioms

  • Quarrel noisily(吵吵闹闹)
  • Quarrel endlessly(吵个不休)
  • Make a big scene(大吵大闹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 口 (mouth) and 少 (few/little), suggesting 'too many mouths making noise' or 'lack of quiet'.
  • In Chinese culture, maintaining harmony and avoiding public quarrels is highly valued, making this character carry negative connotations.
  • Often used in contexts describing interpersonal conflicts and noisy environments that disrupt peace.

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