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哗 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
哗huācrashing soundvg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #20440, Hard
哗huācat-calling soundvg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #20440, Hard
哗huāclamorvg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #20440, Hard
哗huānoisevg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #20440, Hard
哗huā>哗[huá]vg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #20440, Hard
哗huāuproar, tumult, hubbubvg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #20440, Hard
哗huácrashing soundvg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #20440, Hard
哗huácat-calling soundvg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #20440, Hard
哗huáclamorvg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #20440, Hard
哗huánoisevg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #20440, Hard
哗huá>哗[huá]vg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #20440, Hard
哗huáuproar, tumult, hubbubvg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #20440, Hard
huā(hua1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1crashing sound
  2. 2cat-calling sound
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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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Etymology of 哗

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 华 represents the sound. Simplified form of 嘩.

Memory Hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)华
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 哗

IDS Structure⿰口华
哗Full Character
=
口kou3
left
华hua1
right
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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.

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Complete the Sentence

请勿在图书馆内大声喧____。

Please do not make loud noise in the library.

Example Sentences for 哗 (10)

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眼泪哗哗地流下来，她的视线一下子就模糊了。

yǎn lèi huá huá dì liú xià lái， ， tā de shì xiàn yī xià zǐ jiù mó hū。

The tears were streaming so fast she could not see.
2
她拿起一张纸，把它哗哗啦啦地塞到打字机中。

tā ná qǐ yī zhāng zhǐ， ， bǎ tā huá huá lā lā dì sāi dào dǎ zì jī。

She took up a sheet and ratcheted it into the typewriter.
3
我们能听到水拍打船体时的哗哗声。

wǒ mén néng tīng dào shuǐ pāi dǎ chuán tǐ shí de huá huá shēng。

We could hear the swish and gurgle of water against the hull.
4
她的手镯哗啦哗啦直响，她抖得厉害。

tā de shǒu zhuó huá lā huá lā zhí xiǎng， ， tā dǒu dé lì。

Her bracelets were going clack-clack-clack, she was shaking so hard.
5
我那些半睡 半 醒的恼怒的士兵哗啦啦地在大路上排起队来.

wǒ nà xiē bàn shuì bàn xǐng de nǎo nù de shì bīng huá lā lā dì zài dà lù shàng pái qǐ.

My half - awake and sulky men were clattering into shape on the road.
6
举座哗然.

jǔ zuò huá rán.

The audience burst into an uproar.
7
这篇报道批评了报纸哗众取宠的作风。

zhè piān bào dào pī píng le bào zhǐ huá zhòng qǔ chǒng de zuò fēng。

The report criticises the newspaper for sensationalism.
8
起会,在这个穷年月,常有哗啦了的时候!

qǐ huì, , zài zhè gè qióng nián, yuè , cháng yǒu huá lā le de!

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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Compound Meaning

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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.