噧 (xiè) - Loud, noisy & to shout or yell loudly

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噧 · xiè

Loud, noisy;

to shout or yell loudly;

used in ancient texts to describe boisterous sounds or clamor.

Loud, noisyto shout or yell loudlyused in ancient texts to describe boisterous sounds

Usage highlights

Loud shoutingNoisy clamorBoisterous soundsShouting loudlyCrowd noiseBattle cries

Synonyms

  • 喧— noisy, clamorous
  • 嚣— clamorous, boisterous
  • 哗— uproar, clamor

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet, silent
  • 寂— still, silent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The crowd was shouting loudly (噧声四起).
  • Ancient battle cries were described as 噧 (噧喊).
  • The market was full of noisy vendors (市井噧杂).

Collocations

  • Loud shouting(噧喊)
  • Noisy clamor(噧杂)
  • Boisterous sounds(噧声)
  • Shouting loudly(噧呼)
  • Crowd noise(众噧)
  • Battle cries(战噧)

Idioms

  • Shouting and yelling(噧呼呐喊)
  • Loud and noisy(噧杂喧天)
  • Boisterous and clamorous(噧嚣不已)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing noisy environments or loud vocalizations.
  • Often used in historical contexts to depict battle scenes or crowded marketplaces.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily preserved in literary or historical references.

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