嘈 (cáo) - Noisy, clamorous, bustling & describes loud, chaotic sounds or environments.

嘈Tone 2

cáo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

嘈 · cáo

Noisy, clamorous, bustling;

describes loud, chaotic sounds or environments.

Noisy, clamorous, bustlingdescribes loud, chaotic sounds or environments.

Usage highlights

Noisy and chaoticClamorous and bustlingNoise pollutionBustling marketLoud and disorderlyCacophony of voices

Synonyms

  • 喧— noisy, clamorous
  • 闹— lively, bustling
  • 嚣— clamorous, noisy

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet, still
  • 寂— silent, lonely
  • 宁— peaceful, tranquil

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The market was noisy and bustling (嘈嘈切切).
  • The sound of the machine was deafening (机器声嘈杂).
  • The restaurant was too loud for conversation (餐厅里很嘈杂).
  • He complained about the noisy environment (他抱怨环境嘈杂).

Collocations

  • Noisy and chaotic(嘈杂)
  • Clamorous and bustling(嘈嘈切切)
  • Noise pollution(噪音嘈杂)
  • Bustling market(市场嘈杂)
  • Loud and disorderly(嘈乱)
  • Cacophony of voices(人声嘈杂)

Idioms

  • A bustling and lively scene(嘈嘈切切)
  • Noisy and chaotic(嘈嘈杂杂)
  • Loud and disorderly(嘈嘈嚷嚷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe crowded, lively public spaces like markets or festivals in Chinese culture.
  • Can carry negative connotations when referring to unwanted noise pollution in urban environments.
  • In classical Chinese poetry, sometimes used to depict lively, vibrant scenes of human activity.

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