Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Agitated, in a state of noisy excitement or stir: Describes a situation, atmosphere, or group of people (often public opinion or a crowd) that is restless, buzzing, or in an uproar, typically due to surprising news or an event.
   • Abuzz, agog: Suggests a collective, noisy reaction of surprise, curiosity, or unrest.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Tin đó làm dư luận nhôn nhao. (That news caused a stir in public opinion.)
  • Cả khán phòng nhôn nhao khi kết quả được công bố. (The entire auditorium was abuzz when the results were announced.)
  • Không khí trong làng trở nên nhôn nhao vì tin đồn lạ. (The atmosphere in the village became agitated because of a strange rumor.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "nhôn nhao" often implies a negative or chaotic connotation, describing disorderly excitement or unrest. It is frequently used to depict the reaction of a collective body, such as public opinion, a crowd, or a community.

Variants and Related Words

• Xôn xao (adj): to be abuzz, to murmur. This is a more common near-synonym with a slightly less intense or chaotic connotation than "nhôn nhao."
  • Mọi người xôn xao bàn tán. (People were buzzing with discussion.)

Synonyms

• Agitated: disturbed, excited.
• In an uproar: in a state of commotion.
• Abuzz: filled with noisy activity or talk.
• Aflutter: in a state of excited anticipation or agitation.

Related Idioms

• Làm nhôn nhao dư luận: to cause a public stir/controversy.
  • Bài báo đó đã làm nhôn nhao dư luận cả tuần. (That article caused a public stir for a whole week.)

1. (ít dùng) Be all in a stir, be agog
   • Tin đó làm dư luận nhôn nhao
     That news caused a stir in public opinion