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A state of extreme disorder, confusion, or uproar, often involving frantic activity.
一场球赛后，球迷们闹得鸡飞狗跳。
After the match, the fans caused a scene of utter chaos.
家里来了客人，孩子们又哭又闹，简直鸡飞狗跳。
When guests arrived, the kids cried and made a racket, creating total chaos.
Often used to describe scenes of domestic or social turmoil where people or animals are running around wildly.
Use '鸡飞狗跳' to describe a situation where people are running around in panic or disorder, often with loud noise or confusion. It’s perfect for scenes like a children’s tantrum, a market riot, or a chaotic party.
This idiom is figurative—it does NOT describe actual chickens flying or dogs jumping. The imagery is purely metaphorical for chaos.
The idiom originates from rural life in ancient China, where chickens and dogs were common household animals. The phrase vividly depicts a scene where chickens are flying and dogs are barking wildly—symbolizing extreme disorder or chaos.
Primarily used in spoken Chinese to describe chaotic situations involving people or animals. Avoid using it in formal written contexts unless quoting a proverb or idiom.