‘大嚷’ is a verb meaning 'to shout loudly' or 'to cry out noisily', emphasizing both volume and emotional intensity. The first character, 大 (dà), means 'big' or 'loud', modifying the action of the second character, 嚷 (rǎng), which on its own means 'to shout' or 'to clamor'. Together, they form an intensified, colloquial compound that conveys urgency, anger, surprise, or excitement — not just speaking loudly, but doing so with noticeable emotion and energy. It’s commonly used in spoken Chinese and narrative writing to depict vivid, spontaneous vocal reactions.

This word typically appears in contexts involving interpersonal conflict, panic, protest, or enthusiastic expression — for example, when someone is arguing, warning others, or reacting strongly to unexpected news. It’s rarely used in formal writing or polite conversation, as it carries a slightly rough or uncontrolled connotation. Unlike neutral terms like ‘说话’ (to speak) or even ‘喊’ (to call/shout), ‘大嚷’ implies loss of composure or deliberate emphasis through volume and tone.