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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#20440DifficultyHard
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
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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 6 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.
In these poverty - stricken times, groups like that break up easily.
9
下面, 哗哗的激浪拍打着舰体,象拍岸的浪花.
xià miàn, , huá huá de jī làng pāi dǎ zháo jiàn, tǐ , xiàng pāi àn de.
Below, noisy swells were breaking on the hull like surf.
10
水在桶里哗啦哗啦地晃着.
shuǐ zài tǒng lǐ huá lā huá lā dì huǎng zháo.
The water was sloshing around in the bucket.
Cultural Notes for 哗
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 哗
Words Containing This Character11
哗huācrashing sound嘩
喧哗xuānhuáhubbub喧嘩
哗众取宠sensationalism嘩眾取寵
哗哗sound of gurgling water嘩嘩
哗然huáránin uproar嘩然
哗啦with a crash嘩啦
哗啦啦(onom.) crashing sound嘩啦啦
稀里哗啦(onom.) rustling sound稀裡嘩啦
哗变huábiànmutiny嘩變
唏哩哗啦(onom.) clatter (of mahjong tiles etc)唏哩嘩啦
哗笑uproarious laughter嘩笑
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Frequently Asked Questions about 哗
Phrases like 哗哗声 (huāhuā shēng) refer to the sound of rushing water or applause.
Generally, 哗 is more suited for informal contexts; for formal writing, consider using 嘩.
It is pronounced with a high level tone, huā, not the second or third tone.
