凑热闹

湊熱鬧

còu rènào

verb #25,741

Meanings

1 to join in the fun
2 to get in on the action
3 to butt in
4 to add to the chaos

Characters

to gather, to put together, to approach

noisy, boisterous, to make a fuss

Examples

HSK 4

他不喜欢凑热闹，更愿意安静地待在家里。

Tā bù xǐhuan còu rènào, gèng yuànyì ānjìng de dāi zài jiālǐ.

He doesn't like joining crowds; he prefers to stay quietly at home.

HSK 5

别去凑热闹了，那边很挤。

Bié qù còu rènào le, nàbiān hěn jǐ.

Don't go join the crowd - it's very packed over there.

Tips

usage

凑热闹 can be neutral (joining in fun activities) or slightly negative (butting in where not needed, making things more chaotic). Context determines the tone.

Stroke Order

凑 còu

热 rè

闹 nào