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7-9

in uproar

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

hua2ran2 huárán

Meaning


Primary

in uproar

Alternatives

in an uproar, uproarious, in commotion

Mnemonic


哗然 In an uproar describes the atmosphere around some scandal or event, which happened and 然 so caused a bunch of 哗 clamor as a result.

Usage


他 的 发言 让 全场 哗然。

The audience was in an uproar over his speech.

这 个 决定 引起 社会 哗然。

Society was in an uproar over the decision.

他 的 行为 使 人群 哗然。

The crowd was in an uproar due to his behavior.