喧 (xuān) - noisy, clamorous, boisterous & to make a loud, chaotic sound.

喧Tone 1

xuān ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

喧 · xuān

noisy, clamorous, boisterous;

to make a loud, chaotic sound.

noisy, clamorous, boisterousto make a loud, chaotic sound.

Usage highlights

noisy and livelyclamoruproarhubbubgongs and drums filling the skybustling with noise and excitement

Synonyms

  • 闹— bustling, lively, noisy
  • 吵— to quarrel, noisy

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet, still, calm
  • 宁— peaceful, tranquil

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The market is very noisy (市场很喧闹).
  • Don't make noise in the library (不要在图书馆喧哗).
  • The sound of gongs and drums filled the sky (锣鼓喧天).
  • The city center is bustling and noisy (市中心车马喧阗).

Collocations

  • noisy and lively(喧闹)
  • clamor(喧哗)
  • uproar(喧嚷)
  • hubbub(喧嚣)
  • gongs and drums filling the sky(锣鼓喧天)
  • bustling with noise and excitement(车马喧阗)

Idioms

  • Gongs and drums shake the heavens — a scene of great excitement and noise(锣鼓喧天)
  • To seek tranquility in a noisy place — to remain calm in a chaotic environment(闹中取静)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, excessive noise (喧) is often associated with a lack of refinement and is contrasted with the valued state of quiet and tranquility (静).
  • The character appears in classical poetry to depict lively scenes, such as bustling markets or festive celebrations, but can also carry a negative connotation of disturbance.
  • Its radical 口 (mouth) directly indicates its association with sounds produced by the mouth or living beings.

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