Definition
大呼小叫 is a four-character idiom (成语) that means to shout loudly and make a fuss, often in a disruptive or complaining manner. The literal breakdown is 'big shout, small call', but the phrase describes a noisy, attention-seeking behavior that is usually seen as rude or inappropriate. You can use it as a verb phrase (v.p.) in contexts like scolding someone for being too loud, describing an annoying scene, or criticizing unnecessary clamor.
v.p.
to shout and make a fussto yell loudly in a disruptive manner
Examples
- 大呼小叫，。Zài túshūguǎn lǐ bú yào dà, yǐngxiǎng biérén xuéxí.Don't shout and make a fuss in the library; it disturbs others' studying.
- 大呼小叫，。Tā yí yùdào bù mǎnyì de shì jiù dà, nòng de dàjiā dōu hěn fán.Whenever he encounters something unsatisfactory, he starts shouting and making a fuss, annoying everyone.
- 大呼小叫，。Háizi men zài yuànzi lǐ dà, chǎo de línjū wúfǎ xiūxi.The children were shouting and making a fuss in the yard, making it impossible for the neighbors to rest.
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