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March 24, 2026
嘩huā(hua1)
The character 嘩 (huā) refers to a loud noise or uproar, often produced by a crowd or a tumultuous situation. It is commonly used to describe a scene filled with chaos or excitement, such as a celebration or a heated discussion.
Strokes14Radical口Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, loud celebrations, such as during the Lunar New Year, are common and embody the spirit of joy and community, making the use of 嘩 particularly relevant during these festive occasions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a crowd at a festival where everyone is shouting and cheering, creating a loud 'huā' sound. The character 嘩 looks like an exaggerated mouth (口) making a big noise, emphasizing the uproar.
Meanings of 嘩
huā(hua1)
1uproar, tumult, hubbub
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嘩Simplified
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非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a crowd at a festival where everyone is shouting and cheering, creating a loud 'huā' sound. The character 嘩 looks like an exaggerated mouth (口) making a big noise, emphasizing the uproar.
Usage Notes
While嘩 is often used in informal contexts to describe noise or excitement, it can also appear in literary works. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that convey different meanings. Common collocations include 嘩嘩 (huāhuā), meaning chattering or babbling.
HSK Study Tips
Although 嘩 is not currently part of the HSK vocabulary, its meaning connects with HSK level vocabulary related to sound and noise. Students should focus on pronunciation, particularly the 'huā' sound, which can be tricky for some learners.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, loud celebrations, such as during the Lunar New Year, are common and embody the spirit of joy and community, making the use of 嘩 particularly relevant during these festive occasions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 嘩 with the character 哗 (huá), which also means noise but is used in different contexts. For example, saying '我听到哗' (Wǒ tīng dào huá) instead of '我听到嘩' (Wǒ tīng dào huā) is incorrect when referring to an uproar.
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Cultural Notes for 嘩
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In Chinese culture, loud celebrations, such as during the Lunar New Year, are common and embody the spirit of joy and community, making the use of 嘩 particularly relevant during these festive occasions.
Word Family of 嘩
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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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嘩
It is pronounced as 'huā', with a rising tone.
It is primarily used in informal contexts, so it's best to avoid it in formal writing.
Synonyms include 喧嘩 (xuān huā) for noise or commotion.
