大呼小叫

dàhūxiǎojiào
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

Yǒu shénme shì hǎohǎo shuō, bú yào dàhūxiǎojiào de.
If you have something to say, say it calmly — don't make a big scene.
Háizi zài chāoshì lǐ dàhūxiǎojiào, 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. Used to criticize overreaction.

Stroke Order

xiǎo
jiào