譇 (zhā) - To speak loudly or argue vehemently & to quarrel noisily

譇Tone 1

zhā ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

譇 · zhā

To speak loudly or argue vehemently;

to quarrel noisily;

to shout in dispute.

To speak loudly or argue vehementlyto quarrel noisilyto shout in dispute.

Usage highlights

Loud quarrelVehement argumentAngry shoutingNoisy disputeContentious speechShouting abuse

Synonyms

  • 吵— to quarrel, to make noise
  • 嚷— to shout, to yell
  • 争— to argue, to dispute

Antonyms

  • 和— harmonious, peaceful
  • 静— quiet, calm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They were quarreling loudly in the street (当街譇詉).
  • The two sides argued vehemently over the terms (双方就条款激烈譇辩).
  • He shouted angrily in the dispute (他在争执中愤怒譇嚷).

Collocations

  • Loud quarrel(譇詉)
  • Vehement argument(譇辩)
  • Angry shouting(譇嚷)
  • Noisy dispute(譇闹)
  • Contentious speech(譇言)
  • Shouting abuse(譇骂)

Idioms

  • Quarrel noisily and shout abuse(譇詉谩骂)
  • Argue vehemently without yielding(譇辩不休)
  • Shout angrily in dispute(忿譇不已)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing contentious speech or noisy arguments.
  • It carries a negative connotation of improper or disruptive verbal behavior.
  • The character is rarely used in modern standard Chinese but may appear in literary or specialized contexts.

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