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The character 闹 (traditional: 鬧) depicts a noisy, chaotic scene. Its traditional form combines the radical 鬥 (fight) enclosing 市 (market), evoking the clamor of disputes in a crowded marketplace. The simplified version replaces 鬭 with the 门 (gate) radical, enclosing the same market component. The core meaning refers to noise, bustle, and commotion, extending to actions causing disturbance, expressing anger, or experiencing disruptive events like illnesses.
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孩子别闹了。
我的闹钟响了。
这里真热闹。
他闹肚子了。
不要闹情绪。
他们闹矛盾了。
这场闹剧真可笑。
闹市区的交通很拥挤。