giu3 hiu1叫囂叫嚣
Jyutpinggiu3 hiu1
Yalegiu hīu
Definition
To shout, yell, or make a loud noise to cheer, boost morale, or boo.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of aggressive or disruptive noise, often implying a lack of decorum or a confrontational attitude. While it can describe enthusiastic cheering, it is frequently used to describe unruly behavior, such as heckling during a speech or rowdy outbursts in public spaces. It is rarely used for simple, polite conversation or quiet communication.
Examples
The fans kept yelling on the sidelines, the atmosphere was very intense.
Why are you yelling here? You're making the whole place so noisy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple shouting or calling someone's name, which is usually expressed as 嗌. 叫囂 specifically implies a sustained, often collective, or disruptive noise that draws negative attention.
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