Definition
闹哄哄 is an ABB-style state adjective describing a place or situation that is noisy, bustling, and full of chaotic sound — like a crowded market, a lively party, or a classroom before the teacher arrives. It carries a slightly negative or impatient tone (too much noise) but can also describe excited, energetic scenes. You can use it with 的 as a predicate (教室闹哄哄的) or as an attributive (闹哄哄的街道).
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(state adjective) noisy and bustlingclamorousfilled with loudchaotic sound
Examples
- 闹哄哄，。Shìchǎng lǐ nào hōng de, dàochù dōu shì tǎojià huánjià de shēngyīn.The market was noisy and bustling, with bargaining sounds everywhere.
- 闹哄哄，。Jiàoshì lǐ nào hōng de, lǎoshī jìnlái hòu cái ānjìng xiàlái.The classroom was noisy and chaotic; it only quieted down after the teacher came in.
- ，闹哄哄，。Guònián de shíhou, jiē shàng zǒngshì nào hōng de, fēicháng rènao.During the New Year, the streets are always noisy and lively, very bustling.
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