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沸沸扬扬

fèi fèi yáng yáng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • bubbling and gurgling
  • hubbubing
  • abuzz

Definition

像沸腾的水一样喧闹，形容人声嘈杂，议论纷纷。

Like boiling water, noisy; describing a clamor of voices and widespread discussion.

Usage

通常用作谓语、定语、状语，形容某个事件或话题引起广泛讨论和争议，气氛热烈。

Usually used as predicate, attributive, or adverbial, describing an event or topic that triggers widespread discussion and controversy, creating a lively atmosphere.

Examples

  • 1 这件事已经闹得沸沸扬扬，满城皆知。 (This matter has already caused a big stir, known throughout the city.)
  • 2 关于公司裁员的传闻沸沸扬扬，员工们都很焦虑。 (The rumors about the company's layoffs are buzzing, and employees are very anxious.)
  • 3 那部电影上映后，评论界沸沸扬扬，褒贬不一。 (After the movie was released, the critics were in an uproar, with mixed reviews.)
  • 4 网络上对这个话题讨论得沸沸扬扬，支持者和反对者各执一词。 (The topic is being hotly debated online, with supporters and opponents each holding their own views.)
  • 5 校园里沸沸扬扬地传着新来的老师是个博士的消息。 (The campus is abuzz with the news that the new teacher is a PhD.)
  • 6 选举结果公布后，整个社区沸沸扬扬，议论不断。 (After the election results were announced, the whole community was in an uproar, with endless discussions.)

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