Definition
鼓噪 is a formal/literary verb meaning 'to make a loud clamor' or 'to raise an uproar.' It is typically used of a group of people — protesters, critics, or a crowd — making a noisy disturbance to express discontent or demand action. You will encounter it in news reports, political commentary, and historical texts, not in everyday conversation. Its tone is stronger and more disapproving than general words like 吵闹 or 喧哗.
v.
to clamorto make an uproarto kick up a fuss (formal, often of a crowd or group)
Examples
- 鼓噪，。Fǎnduìzhě zài huìchǎng wài dàshēng gǔ zào, yāoqiú zhèngfǔ lìjí huíyìng.Opponents loudly clamored outside the venue, demanding an immediate response from the government.
- 鼓噪，。Méitǐ duì zhè xiàng zhèngcè yí piàn gǔ zào, pīpíng shēng bù jué yú ěr.The media raised a clamor over this policy, with criticism that never stopped.
- ，鼓噪。Lìshǐ shàng, mínzhòng de gǔ zào wǎngwǎng néng tuīdòng shèhuì biàngé.Historically, the clamor of the people has often been able to drive social change.
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