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“heckle” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqǐ hòng

Example

别在演出时起哄。bié zài yǎn chū shí qǐ hòng

Don't heckle during the performance.

Illustration for 起哄 (heckle)

How to say “heckle” in Chinese

“Heckle” in Chinese is 起哄 (qǐ hòng).

A crowd raises noisy voices to disrupt a public scene, mock someone, or stir others into action.

Full entry for 起哄: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 起哄

考试时教室外有人起哄,监考老师很生气。kǎo shì shí jiào shì wài yǒu rén qǐ hòng jiān kǎo lǎo shī hěn shēng qì

Someone outside the classroom heckled during the exam, and the proctor was very angry.

Tips for using 起哄

  • The word often describes spectators joining a noisy reaction, so it fits a performance or public dispute better than a quiet private disagreement.

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