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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鬨hòngboisterous; clamor, noisex, 16 strokes, radical 鬥
hòng(hong4)hong T4
  1. 1boisterous; clamor, noise
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March 24, 2026

鬨hòng(hong4)

The character 鬨 (hòng) refers to a loud, boisterous noise or clamor, often associated with chaotic or tumultuous situations. It conveys a sense of uproar, making it suitable for contexts involving crowds, celebrations, or disturbances.

Strokes16Radical鬥
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, loud celebrations such as weddings or festivals are common, where 鬨 reflects the joyful commotion and vibrant atmosphere. The character captures the essence of these lively events.

Memory tip

Imagine a loud party where everyone's voice is raised, creating a 'hòng' of noise. The character 鬨 features the radical for 'spirit' (鬼) at the bottom, suggesting a lively or chaotic energy that can be felt in such noisy environments.

Meanings of 鬨

hòng(hong4)
1boisterous; clamor, noise
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About 鬨

鬨Simplified
16Strokes
鬥Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is typically used in informal contexts to describe noisy environments. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, and remember that it often carries a negative connotation when referring to unwanted noise.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鬨 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other words related to noise and chaos. Students should focus on understanding its usage in context and how it contrasts with quieter terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鬨 with similar characters that describe different types of noise, such as 嘈 (cáo), which means a noisy or chaotic situation but carries a slightly different nuance. Remember that 鬨 emphasizes a more boisterous quality.

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Etymology of 鬨

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

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 共 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鬨.

Memory hint

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Semantic (meaning)鬥
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Phonetic (sound)共
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Origin

鬨 = 鬥 + 共. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鬨

IDS Structure⿵鬥共
鬨Full character
=
鬥dou4
enclosing
共gong4
inner
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Parts

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How to say boisterous; clamor, noise in Chinese

“boisterous; clamor, noise” in Chinese is鬨hòng

The character 鬨 (hòng) refers to a loud, boisterous noise or clamor, often associated with chaotic or tumultuous situations. It conveys a sense of uproar, making it suitable for contexts involving crowds, celebrations, or disturbances.

When to use 鬨

This character is typically used in informal contexts to describe noisy environments. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, and remember that it often carries a negative connotation when referring to unwanted noise.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鬨 with similar characters that describe different types of noise, such as 嘈 (cáo), which means a noisy or chaotic situation but carries a slightly different nuance. Remember that 鬨 emphasizes a more boisterous quality.

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Word Family of 鬨

Words containing this character17
哄hǒnghubbub
起哄qǐhòngto heckle起鬨
哄抬to artificially inflate
哄骗to deceive哄騙
哄抢looting哄搶
乱哄哄in an uproar亂哄哄
哄堂大笑hōngtángdàxiàothe whole room roaring with laughter (idiom)
哄笑guffaw
闹哄哄clamorous鬧哄哄
一哄而起(of a group of people) to rush into action
一哄而散to disperse in confusion (idiom)
哄然boisterous
哄动commotion哄動
欺哄to dupe
哄劝to coax哄勸
瞒哄to deceive瞞哄
蒙哄to deceive
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鬨

Typical examples include festivals, markets, or any gathering where people are talking loudly and creating a lively atmosphere.

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