Definition
争吵 (zhēng chǎo) is a formal verb meaning 'to quarrel, argue, or dispute', often used in writing or serious contexts. It differs from the everyday spoken 吵架 (chǎo jià), which is more colloquial and can be split (吵了一架). 争论 (zhēng lùn) focuses on debating ideas or issues, while 争吵 emphasizes emotional conflict.
verb
to quarrelto argueto dispute
Examples
- 争吵，。Tāmen zǒng wèi xiǎoshì zhēng chǎo, zuìhòu shéi yě bù lǐ shéi.They always quarrel over small things and end up ignoring each other.
- 争吵，。Liǎng wèi tóngxué zài kètáng shang zhēng chǎo qǐlái, lǎoshī lìkè zhìzhǐ le.The two classmates started arguing in class, and the teacher immediately stopped them.
- 争吵。Fūqī zhījiān ǒu'ěr zhēng chǎo shì zhèngcháng de.It's normal for couples to quarrel occasionally.
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