HSK 7, v, 20 strokes, radical 口, rank #11089, Very Hard
嚷
rǎng
to shout
HSK 7, v, 20 strokes, radical 口, rank #11089, Very Hard
嚷
rǎng
to shout, to roar, to cry; to brawl
HSK 7, v, 20 strokes, radical 口, rank #11089, Very Hard
rǎng(rang3) T3
1to blurt out
2to shout
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March 24, 2026
嚷rǎng(rang3)
The character 嚷 (rǎng) means to shout or to blurt out something loudly. It is often used in contexts where someone expresses strong emotions or when there is a heated argument, making it a fitting term for both literal and figurative shouting. This character conveys a sense of urgency and intensity in communication.
Strokes20Radical口Frequency#11089DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing emotions loudly in public can be seen as disrespectful or disruptive; however, in certain festive or competitive environments, such as sporting events, it is more accepted. 嚷 captures this cultural nuance of emotional expression.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone at a concert (the loud sound) who suddenly 'rǎng's out the name of their favorite band. The radical '口' (mouth) within 嚷 suggests speaking loudly, while the rest of the character can remind you of the urgency of their shout. Visualize a roaring crowd to connect the sound with the action.
Meanings of 嚷
rǎng(rang3)
1to blurt out
2to shout
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About 嚷
嚷Simplified
20Strokes
口Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#11089Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 嚷
Quick Contrast
吼 (hǒu) vs 嚷 (rǎng): Use 吼 for more animalistic or raw shouting, while 嚷 implies a more human context with emotional intensity.
喊 (hǎn) vs 嚷 (rǎng): Choose 喊 when referring to calling out or summoning someone, whereas 嚷 emphasizes loudness and urgency.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 嚷 with similar verbs like 喊 (hǎn, to call out) or 叫 (jiào, to yell). This character is more intense and often implies a chaotic situation. It is generally informal, so avoid using it in formal writing or speech.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 嚷 is related to other expressive verbs like 吼 (hǒu, to roar) and 嚷嚷 (rǎngrǎng, to shout loudly). Students should practice distinguishing between these similar terms and focus on the emotional context in which they are used.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to use 嚷 in a formal context, which can sound inappropriate. For example, saying '在会议上我嚷了' (I shouted in the meeting) should be corrected to a more formal expression like '在会议上我说了' (I spoke in the meeting).
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Pronunciation of 嚷
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Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 襄 represents the sound.
1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
2The sound half襄 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaymouth
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 嚷?
Decomposition of 嚷
IDS Structure⿰口襄
嚷Full Character
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口kou3
left
襄Xiang1
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 嚷?
How to say to blurt out in Chinese
“to blurt out” in Chinese is嚷rǎng
The character 嚷 (rǎng) means to shout or to blurt out something loudly. It is often used in contexts where someone expresses strong emotions or when there is a heated argument, making it a fitting term for both literal and figurative shouting. This character conveys a sense of urgency and intensity in communication.
When to use 嚷
Learners often confuse 嚷 with similar verbs like 喊 (hǎn, to call out) or 叫 (jiào, to yell). This character is more intense and often implies a chaotic situation. It is generally informal, so avoid using it in formal writing or speech.
嚷 or something close to it
吼 (hǒu) vs 嚷 (rǎng): Use 吼 for more animalistic or raw shouting, while 嚷 implies a more human context with emotional intensity.
喊 (hǎn) vs 嚷 (rǎng): Choose 喊 when referring to calling out or summoning someone, whereas 嚷 emphasizes loudness and urgency.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to use 嚷 in a formal context, which can sound inappropriate. For example, saying '在会议上我嚷了' (I shouted in the meeting) should be corrected to a more formal expression like '在会议上我说了' (I spoke in the meeting).
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Grammar Patterns of 嚷
嚷 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 3 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
发言人的声音被叫____声盖住了，课堂一片混乱，老师们不得不好言相劝。
Speakers have been shouted down, classes disrupted, teachers made to grovel.
