大呼小叫

dàhū-xiǎojiào
idiom #25,074

Meanings

  1. 1 to shout and make a fuss
  2. 2 to make a big commotion
  3. 3 to yell and scream

Examples

HSK 3
Yǒu shénme shì hǎohǎo shuō, búyào dàhū-xiǎojiào de.
If you have something to say, say it calmly - don't make a big scene.
HSK 7-9
Háizi zài chāoshì lǐ dàhū-xiǎojiào, ràng tā hěn gāngà.
The child was yelling and screaming in the supermarket, making her very embarrassed.

Tips

usage
大呼小叫 describes noisy, dramatic behavior - making a loud fuss over something. It often implies the reaction is disproportionate or unnecessary, and is used to criticize overreaction.

Stroke Order

xiǎo
jiào