讻 (xiōng) - Noisy & clamorous

讻Tone 1

xiōng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 讠

信嫣

讻 · xiōng

Noisy;

clamorous;

tumultuous;

to argue angrily;

to quarrel;

to accuse.

Noisyclamoroustumultuous

Usage highlights

Tumultuous argumentAngry accusationNoisy clamorTumultuous crowdFierce quarrel

Synonyms

  • 吵— to quarrel; to make a noise
  • 闹— noisy; to make a disturbance
  • 争— to argue; to dispute

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two sides argued fiercely (双方汹汹地争论).
  • The crowd was in an uproar (人群汹汹).
  • He was accused by others (他被他人汹汹指责).

Collocations

  • Tumultuous argument(汹汹争论)
  • Angry accusation(汹汹指责)
  • Noisy clamor(汹汹喧闹)
  • Tumultuous crowd(汹汹人群)
  • Fierce quarrel(汹汹争吵)

Idioms

  • To be in a state of uproar(气势汹汹)
  • The sound of argument is overwhelming(其势汹汹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted noisy arguments or disputes, emphasizing the sound and intensity of conflict.
  • In classical texts, often used to describe the tumultuous nature of crowds or heated debates.

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