Definition
大喊大叫 is a four-character idiom literally meaning 'shout loudly and yell loudly'. It describes loud, unrestrained shouting or making a fuss, often with a negative connotation of being obnoxious or overly dramatic. In political contexts, it can refer to conducting vigorous propaganda or ranting. It's not generally used in a positive sense — it implies a lack of control or a deliberate attempt to attract attention through noise. Avoid using it for simple loud speaking; it's more about emotional outbursts or showy agitation.
v.p.
to shout at the top of one's lungsto yell loudly (often with negative connotation)to conduct vigorous propaganda or rant (in political or media contexts)
Examples
- 大喊大叫，？Tā yù dào yì diǎn xiǎoshì jiù dà hǎn dà jiào, shuí shòu de liǎo?He starts shouting at the top of his lungs over the slightest thing—who can stand that?
- 大喊大叫，。Fǎnduìzhě zài huìchǎng wài dà hǎn dà jiào, yāoqiú zhèngfǔ gǎibiàn zhèngcè.The protesters were shouting loudly outside the venue, demanding the government change its policy.
- 大喊大叫，。Zhè zhǒng xuānchuán zhǐ huì dà hǎn dà jiào, shíjì xiàoguǒ bìng bù hǎo.This kind of propaganda just rants and raves; its actual effect isn't good.
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