哗 (huā) - clamor & noise

哗Tone 1

huā ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 口

枫惠

哗 · huā

clamor;

noise;

uproar;

to make a loud, chaotic noise;

also used to describe ostentatious or showy behavior.

clamornoiseuproar

Usage highlights

clamorous noiseseek popularity by shocking statementssound of flowing waterloud and noisyuproar of voicessudden outcry

Synonyms

  • 喧— noisy; clamor
  • 嚣— clamor; hubbub
  • 嘈— noisy

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet; calm
  • 寂— silent; still
  • 宁— tranquil; peaceful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The audience erupted in cheers and applause (哗哗的掌声).
  • The river water rushed noisily (河水哗哗地流).
  • Don't make so much noise in the library (不要在图书馆里哗哗作响).
  • He was criticized for his flashy and ostentatious behavior (他因哗众取宠受到批评).

Collocations

  • clamorous noise(哗然)
  • seek popularity by shocking statements(哗众取宠)
  • sound of flowing water(哗哗)
  • loud and noisy(哗哗响)
  • uproar of voices(哗声)
  • sudden outcry(哗变)

Idioms

  • Seek popularity by shocking statements(哗众取宠)
  • Cause a sensation(哗世取宠)
  • Create an uproar(哗然而起)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often carries negative connotations of disorder, chaos, or inappropriate noise.
  • In traditional Chinese values, maintaining quiet and order is prized, making 哗 typically undesirable.
  • The phrase 哗众取宠 specifically criticizes showy behavior aimed at gaining attention rather than through substantive merit.

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