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March 24, 2026
哗(嘩)huā(hua1)
The character 哗 (huā) primarily denotes a loud crashing or clamor, often associated with sudden noise or uproar. It is commonly used to describe the sound of water, crowds, or any tumultuous activity that creates a vibrant auditory backdrop. This character conveys a sense of excitement or chaos in various contexts.
Strokes9Radical口Frequency#20440DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of noise and clamor is often tied to celebrations, such as festivals where loud sounds are used to drive away evil spirits. The use of 哗 can be found in descriptions of public events that are lively and festive.
Memory Tip
Imagine a crowd bursting into loud applause after a great performance, making a 'huā' sound. The character 哗 can be visualized as a person (口, 'mouth') shouting out in excitement, creating a wave of noise that resembles the crashing of waves (氵, water radical) in the background.
Meanings of 哗
huā(hua1)
primary
1crashing sound
2cat-calling sound
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About 哗
哗Simplified
嘩Traditional
9Strokes
口Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
#20440Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 哗
Usage Notes
哗 is generally used in informal contexts to express excitement or chaos. Learners often confuse it with the more formal term 嘩 (huá), which is used in literary contexts. Be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced in the first tone (huā), which is high and level.
HSK Study Tips
While 哗 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be associated with words like 喧哗 (xuānhuá) for noise or uproar. Focus on recognizing contexts in which sound plays a significant role, as this will enhance your understanding of auditory-related vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 哗 with 嘩, using them interchangeably in inappropriate contexts. For example, using 哗 in a formal essay is incorrect; instead, use 嘩 for such situations.
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Pronunciation of 哗
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Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 华 represents the sound. Simplified form of 嘩.
1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
2The sound half华 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaymouth
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 哗?
Decomposition of 哗
IDS Structure⿰口华
哗Full Character
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口kou3
left
华hua1
right
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Which of these is a component of 哗?
How to say crashing sound in Chinese
“crashing sound” in Chinese is哗huā
The character 哗 (huā) primarily denotes a loud crashing or clamor, often associated with sudden noise or uproar. It is commonly used to describe the sound of water, crowds, or any tumultuous activity that creates a vibrant auditory backdrop. This character conveys a sense of excitement or chaos in various contexts.
When to use 哗
哗 is generally used in informal contexts to express excitement or chaos. Learners often confuse it with the more formal term 嘩 (huá), which is used in literary contexts. Be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced in the first tone (huā), which is high and level.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 哗 with 嘩, using them interchangeably in inappropriate contexts. For example, using 哗 in a formal essay is incorrect; instead, use 嘩 for such situations.
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Grammar Patterns of 哗
哗 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
