Meaning
喧闹 describes an environment or situation that is filled with loud noise and commotion, typically from many people talking, laughing, or engaging in activities. It can refer to both the state of being noisy and the act of making noise. The term often carries a sense of liveliness and activity, though it can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context.
Usage
Native speakers use 喧闹 to describe crowded public places like markets, streets, or festivals, as well as situations where people are being loud. It's more formal than colloquial terms like 吵 or 闹. Common patterns include 喧闹的 + noun (noisy + noun) and 热闹 is often preferred when the noise is associated with festive, positive energy, while 喧闹 can be more neutral or describe unwelcome noise.
Examples
- 01城市里喧闹的生活让我感到很累。.The noisy life in the city makes me feel very tired.
- 02节日期间，广场上人山人海，非常喧闹。, , .During the festival, the square was packed with people and very noisy.
Characters
Common collocations
- 喧闹的街道noisy street
- 喧闹声noise, clamor
- 远离喧闹away from the noise
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to noise: 喧 contains the mouth radical 口 suggesting vocal sound, while 闹 combines the gate radical 门 with 市 (market), evoking the bustling noise of a marketplace.