Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Buzzing, Murmuring, Rustling: Describes a gentle, continuous, and somewhat indistinct mix of sounds, often from multiple sources, creating a soft, lively background noise.
   • Agitated, Stirred: Describes a state of mild excitement or disturbance, often in a crowd or group of people.

2. Verb:

   • To buzz, To murmur, To be abuzz: To be filled with or characterized by widespread, often excited, discussion or gossip.
   • To stir, To flutter: To experience a surge of emotion or feeling within oneself.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • Tiếng lá cây xôn xao trong gió. (The leaves rustled in the wind.)
  • Đám đông trở nên xôn xao khi diễn giả xuất hiện. (The crowd became agitated when the speaker appeared.)

• Verb:

  • Dư luận xôn xao về vụ việc. (Public opinion is buzzing about the incident.)
  • Lòng cô ấy xôn xao khi nhận được tin nhắn. (Her heart fluttered when she received the message.)

Advanced Usage

• "làm xôn xao dư luận": to cause a stir, to create a buzz in public opinion.
  • Bài báo đó đã làm xôn xao dư luận cả tuần. (That article caused a stir in public opinion for a whole week.)

Variants and Related Words

• Xao xác (adj): Rustling, clattering (often for sharper, drier sounds like leaves or paper).
• Rộn ràng (adj): Bustling, lively, festive (implies a more cheerful, energetic noise or atmosphere).
• Ồn ào (adj): Noisy, loud (implies a louder, more chaotic sound than ).

Synonyms

• Buzz: A continuous, humming sound or activity.
• Murmur: A low, continuous, indistinct sound.
• Stir: To cause or experience slight movement or excitement.
• Agitate: To make someone troubled or nervous.

Related Idioms

• Lòng dạ xôn xao: To have a fluttering heart; to feel anxious or excited.
  • Trước giờ phát biểu, lòng dạ anh ấy xôn xao. (Before the speech, his heart was fluttering with anxiety.)

verb

1. tumult