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“make noise” in Chinese

Chinese

Also喧哗 (xuān huá)

Pronunciation

Pinyinnào

Example

不要在教室里闹。bú yào zài jiào shì lǐ nào

Don't make noise in the classroom.

Illustration for 闹 (make noise)

How to say “make noise” in Chinese

“Make noise” in Chinese is 闹 (nào).

Unruly activity spreads through a shared space and disturbs the people in it.

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

Example sentences with 闹

他在街上大声闹,引来了很多人。tā zài jiē shàng dà shēng nào yǐn lái le hěn duō rén

He was making a lot of noise in the street and attracted many people.

Tips for using 闹

  • The same verb covers childish clowning and serious public disturbance, so the surrounding situation determines whether the tone is playful or reproachful.

Other Chinese words for “make noise”

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喧哗

xuān huá

verbmake noise

请不要在楼道里喧哗。qǐng bú yào zài lóu dào lǐ xuān huá

Please don't make noise in the hallway.

“make noise” in other languages