Cáo zé describes sounds that are loud, disorderly, and often unpleasant.
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- Describing loud, chaotic, and unpleasant sounds.
- Often used for busy or noisy environments.
- Implies a lack of order and potential annoyance.
Overview
“嘈杂”是一个形容词，用来描述声音的特点，指声音杂乱、喧闹、刺耳，缺乏规律性，使人感到不适或难以忍受。它强调的是声音的混乱和音量的大小，是一种负面的听觉感受。
“嘈杂”常用于描述环境的声音。它可以单独使用，也可以与其他词语组合，如“一片嘈杂”、“十分嘈杂”。在句子中，它通常作谓语、定语或状语。
这个词经常出现在描述城市生活、集市、车站、建筑工地、学校下课时间、聚会等场景的语境中。例如：
晚上的街道异常嘈杂，充满了汽车喇叭声和人们的谈笑声。
“吵闹”通常指因争执、打斗等引起的不和睦的声音，带有冲突和不愉快的情绪。而“嘈杂”则不一定有冲突，更多是多种声音混合在一起的混乱状态。
“喧闹”和“嘈杂”都形容声音大而杂乱，但“喧闹”更侧重于热闹、欢腾的气氛，有时带有积极的意味，如“节日里一片欢声笑语，十分喧闹”。而“嘈杂”则更偏向于负面，强调声音的混乱和刺耳，让人感到烦躁。
“热闹”形容气氛活跃，人多，声音多，但通常是积极的、充满活力的，如“街上很热闹”。而“嘈杂”则强调声音的混乱和不悦耳，是负面的感受。
Examples
集市上人声鼎沸，十分嘈杂。
everydayThe market was bustling with noise and clamor.
建筑工地的嘈杂声严重影响了附近居民的生活。
formalThe clamorous noise from the construction site severely affected the lives of nearby residents.
这酒吧太嘈杂了，根本听不清别人在说什么。
informalThis bar is too noisy; you can't even hear what others are saying.
城市交通的嘈杂声是其发展过程中不可避免的副产品。
academicThe cacophony of urban traffic is an unavoidable byproduct of its development.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
一片嘈杂
A scene of chaos/clamor
嘈杂声
Noisy sound(s)
环境嘈杂
Noisy environment
Often Confused With
'嘈杂' emphasizes disorder and unpleasantness, while '喧闹' can imply liveliness and excitement, sometimes positive.
'吵闹' often implies conflict or quarreling, whereas '嘈杂' refers to a general mix of loud, disordered sounds.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '嘈杂' to describe environments or situations where sounds are loud, mixed, and create a sense of disorder. It carries a negative connotation, suggesting annoyance or discomfort. Avoid using it for sounds that are simply loud but organized or pleasant.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse '嘈杂' with '热闹' (lively/bustling). While both involve many sounds, '热闹' can be positive, whereas '嘈杂' is inherently negative. Also, distinguish it from '吵闹' which implies conflict.
Tips
Focus on Sound Disorder
Remember that '嘈杂' emphasizes the chaotic and mixed nature of sounds, not just loudness.
Avoid Overuse for Pleasant Sounds
Don't use '嘈杂' to describe lively, happy sounds like laughter at a party, which might be better described as '热闹' or '欢声笑语'.
Urban Environments
The term '嘈杂' is frequently encountered when discussing the sensory experience of modern, densely populated urban environments.
Word Origin
The character '嘈' (cáo) means noisy or clamorous. The character '杂' (zá) means mixed or miscellaneous. Together, they vividly describe a mixture of loud, disorderly sounds.
Cultural Context
In many cultures, particularly in dense urban areas, dealing with ambient noise is a common aspect of daily life, and terms like '嘈杂' are essential for describing these experiences.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'tsao' (早 - early) morning market, with vendors shouting and people bargaining - it's a 'zé' (则 - rule) of chaos, hence '嘈杂'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“嘈杂”主要指声音杂乱、刺耳，让人感到不舒服，不一定包含争吵。而“吵闹”则更侧重于因争执或不和睦引起的声音，带有冲突感。
当你想形容一个地方声音很多、很乱、很响，让你感到不舒服时，就可以用“嘈杂”。比如菜市场、施工现场、人多的街道等。
“嘈杂”通常是贬义词，因为它描述的声音是混乱、刺耳且令人不快的。
可以，但更常用来形容环境的声音。形容人的声音时，通常指很多人同时说话，声音杂乱无章，让人难以听清具体内容。
Test Yourself
下课铃响了，教室外面立刻变得______，学生们的声音此起彼伏。
这里描述的是下课后学生们的声音很多、很乱的景象，用“嘈杂”最合适。
下列哪个选项最能形容“嘈杂”？
“嘈杂”的核心意思是声音杂乱、喧闹，让人感到不舒服。
使用“嘈杂”和“无法”造句。
选项a直接表达了对嘈杂声音的不满和无法忍受，符合“嘈杂”的负面含义。
Score: /3
Summary
Cáo zé describes sounds that are loud, disorderly, and often unpleasant.
- Describing loud, chaotic, and unpleasant sounds.
- Often used for busy or noisy environments.
- Implies a lack of order and potential annoyance.
Focus on Sound Disorder
Remember that '嘈杂' emphasizes the chaotic and mixed nature of sounds, not just loudness.
Avoid Overuse for Pleasant Sounds
Don't use '嘈杂' to describe lively, happy sounds like laughter at a party, which might be better described as '热闹' or '欢声笑语'.
Urban Environments
The term '嘈杂' is frequently encountered when discussing the sensory experience of modern, densely populated urban environments.
Examples
4 of 4集市上人声鼎沸，十分嘈杂。
The market was bustling with noise and clamor.
建筑工地的嘈杂声严重影响了附近居民的生活。
The clamorous noise from the construction site severely affected the lives of nearby residents.
这酒吧太嘈杂了，根本听不清别人在说什么。
This bar is too noisy; you can't even hear what others are saying.
城市交通的嘈杂声是其发展过程中不可避免的副产品。
The cacophony of urban traffic is an unavoidable byproduct of its development.
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