Xuanhua describes the noisy, clamorous sound of people gathered together, often in public spaces.
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- Describes noisy and clamorous sounds.
- Often used for public places and crowds.
- Implies a lack of order and quiet.
Overview
“喧哗”是一个汉语词语，主要用来形容人声嘈杂、喧闹的场面。它通常指多人聚集在一起，发出大声的谈话、笑闹或其他嘈杂的声音，使得周围环境变得吵闹不安。这个词语带有一定的负面色彩，暗示着缺乏秩序和宁静。
“喧哗”作为动词，可以单独使用，也可以与其他词语组合。它常用于描述公共场所，如车站、市场、学校等，在这些地方人流量大，容易产生喧哗。它也可以用来形容某种行为，比如“禁止喧哗”，表示要求保持安静。
“喧哗”经常出现在描述街道、集市、学校操场、车站候车厅、体育比赛现场等充满人声和活动的场景中。例如：“集市上人声鼎沸，一片喧哗。”；“考试期间，学校要求保持安静，不得喧哗。”；“请大家不要在图书馆喧哗。”
与“喧哗”相似的词语包括“吵闹”、“喧闹”、“嘈杂”等。“吵闹”和“喧闹”在意思上与“喧哗”非常接近，都指大声说话或发出各种声音。“嘈杂”则更侧重于声音的混杂和刺耳，不一定特指人的声音，也可以是多种声音混合在一起发出的不和谐的声音。但“喧哗”更侧重于人的声音所造成的嘈杂感，常带有不满或批评的语气。
Examples
请大家保持安静，不要在教室里喧哗。
everydayEveryone, please be quiet and don't make noise in the classroom.
车站候车厅里人声嘈杂，不时传来一阵阵喧哗。
descriptiveThe waiting hall at the station was noisy, with bursts of clamor from time to time.
他一进门就大声喧哗，引起了大家的注意。
informalAs soon as he entered, he started shouting loudly, drawing everyone's attention.
在某些文化庆祝活动中，适度的喧哗被视为热闹和喜庆的表现。
cultural observationIn some cultural celebrations, moderate clamor is seen as an expression of liveliness and festivity.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
请勿喧哗
Please do not make noise
一片喧哗
A scene of uproar / A hubbub
大声喧哗
To clamor loudly
Often Confused With
'吵闹' is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with '喧哗'. Both describe noisy disturbances, but '喧哗' might sometimes imply a more general, less aggressive uproar, while '吵闹' can sometimes suggest more direct conflict or argument.
'嘈杂' refers to a mixture of harsh, discordant sounds, which may or may not be human voices. '喧哗' specifically refers to the noisy sound made by people.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The term '喧哗' is primarily used in descriptive contexts to portray environments with high levels of noise, often from human activity. It carries a generally negative connotation, implying a lack of order or peace. While it can be used in formal instructions (e.g., '禁止喧哗'), its descriptive use is more common in everyday language and literature.
Common Mistakes
Learners might overuse '喧哗' for any sound, forgetting it specifically relates to noisy human activity. Also, confusing its register; while it can appear in formal signs, its general descriptive use leans towards informal or neutral contexts.
Tips
Distinguish from 'Quiet'
Remember that '喧哗' is the opposite of being quiet. Use it when describing noisy situations.
Avoid in Quiet Zones
Refrain from using '喧哗' to describe places that are meant to be quiet, like libraries or hospitals.
Public Space Etiquette
In Chinese culture, maintaining a certain level of quiet in public spaces is often valued. Excessive '喧哗' can be seen as impolite.
Word Origin
The character '喧' (xuān) means noisy or clamorous. The character '哗' (huá) also relates to noise, clamor, or uproar. Together, '喧哗' strongly emphasizes a state of being noisy and loud.
Cultural Context
In many East Asian cultures, including Chinese culture, maintaining a degree of quiet and order in public spaces is considered a virtue. Excessive '喧哗' can be perceived as disruptive and inconsiderate of others.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'Xuan' (like 'swan') flying noisily ('hua' sounds like 'hurrah!') over a crowd, causing a big commotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions是的，“喧哗”和“安静”是反义词。“喧哗”形容吵闹、嘈杂，而“安静”则形容没有声音或声音很小，很宁静。
虽然“喧哗”主要用来形容人的声音，但在某些文学或比喻的语境下，也可以用来形容动物的叫声非常嘈杂，但这种情况相对较少。
在图书馆、博物馆、医院、考场、音乐厅等需要保持安静的场所，都不应该“喧哗”。
“喧哗”通常带有贬义，形容嘈杂、不受控制。但有时在描述热闹的节日庆典或充满活力的场景时，也可以带有积极的意味，表示一种热烈和喜庆的气氛，不过这种情况比较少见。
Test Yourself
在图书馆里，请保持安静，不要______。
图书馆是需要保持安静的场所，因此用“喧哗”来表示不应有的嘈杂行为最合适。
集市上人声鼎沸，一片喧哗。
这句话描述了集市热闹嘈杂的景象，与选项B的意思最吻合。
词语：请勿、喧哗、此处、大声
“此处请勿大声喧哗”是标准的禁止喧哗的表达方式，语序自然。
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Summary
Xuanhua describes the noisy, clamorous sound of people gathered together, often in public spaces.
- Describes noisy and clamorous sounds.
- Often used for public places and crowds.
- Implies a lack of order and quiet.
Distinguish from 'Quiet'
Remember that '喧哗' is the opposite of being quiet. Use it when describing noisy situations.
Avoid in Quiet Zones
Refrain from using '喧哗' to describe places that are meant to be quiet, like libraries or hospitals.
Public Space Etiquette
In Chinese culture, maintaining a certain level of quiet in public spaces is often valued. Excessive '喧哗' can be seen as impolite.
Examples
4 of 4请大家保持安静，不要在教室里喧哗。
Everyone, please be quiet and don't make noise in the classroom.
车站候车厅里人声嘈杂，不时传来一阵阵喧哗。
The waiting hall at the station was noisy, with bursts of clamor from time to time.
他一进门就大声喧哗，引起了大家的注意。
As soon as he entered, he started shouting loudly, drawing everyone's attention.
在某些文化庆祝活动中，适度的喧哗被视为热闹和喜庆的表现。
In some cultural celebrations, moderate clamor is seen as an expression of liveliness and festivity.
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