嘩 (huā) - clamor & noise

嘩Tone 1

huā ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

嘩 · huā

clamor;

noise;

uproar;

hubbub;

to make a loud noise;

exclamation of surprise or admiration.

clamornoiseuproar

Usage highlights

clamorous noiseburst into an uproarloud and noisyapplause and cheersmake a big fussroar with laughter

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet; silent
  • 寂— still; silent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The audience burst into applause and cheers (嘩嘩的掌声).
  • The children were making a lot of noise (孩子们嘩嘩地吵闹).
  • There was a sudden commotion in the crowd (人群中一阵嘩然).

Collocations

  • clamorous noise(喧嘩)
  • burst into an uproar(嘩然)
  • loud and noisy(嘩嘩)
  • applause and cheers(嘩嘩的掌声)
  • make a big fuss(嘩众取宠)
  • roar with laughter(嘩笑)

Idioms

  • To curry favor with the public(嘩众取宠)
  • A great uproar(一片嘩然)
  • Loud and noisy(嘩嘩作响)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character often depicts a sudden, loud, and often chaotic sound, carrying a sense of unrestrained energy.
  • In modern contexts, it can describe both positive (applause) and negative (uproar, commotion) loud noises.
  • The idiom 嘩众取宠 carries a negative connotation of shallow showmanship aimed at gaining popularity.

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