鬨 (hòng) - Hubbub — refers to a noisy disturbance, uproar, & a state of confusion or tumult.

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Hubbub — refers to a noisy disturbance, uproar, or commotion;

a state of confusion or tumult.

Hubbub — refers to a noisy disturbance, uproar,a state of confusion or tumult.

Usage highlights

To start a brawlNoisy and chaoticTo quarrel noisilyTo cause a commotionA hubbub of voicesTo gather in a noisy crowd

Synonyms

  • 闹— noisy, bustling
  • 吵— quarrel, make noise
  • 乱— chaotic, disorderly

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet, calm
  • 宁— peaceful, tranquil
  • 安— peaceful, safe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The market was in a hubbub (闹鬨鬨).
  • They started a brawl (起鬨).
  • A noisy quarrel (吵鬨).
  • The crowd made a great uproar (鬨动).

Collocations

  • To start a brawl(起鬨)
  • Noisy and chaotic(闹鬨鬨)
  • To quarrel noisily(吵鬨)
  • To cause a commotion(鬨动)
  • A hubbub of voices(鬨嚷)
  • To gather in a noisy crowd(鬨聚)

Idioms

  • A hubbub of voices(一鬨而起)
  • To disperse in an uproar(一鬨而散)
  • To gather in a tumultuous crowd(鬨堂大笑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often depicts scenes of public disturbance, market noise, or group quarrels.
  • Historically used to describe unruly crowd behavior or chaotic social situations.
  • Carries a negative connotation of disorder and lack of control.

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