verb · to soothe, amuse, or keep someone (especially a child) happy through gentle words or play

妈妈正在哄孩子睡觉。

verb · to trick, fool, or mislead someone

你别哄我了，我才不信呢。

onomatopoeia · the confused noise or collective roar of a crowd

人群哄的一声散了。

onomatopoeia · an onomatopoeic representation of a collective roar of laughter

大家听了都哄地笑起来。

verb · a state of loud noise, confusion, or public disturbance

他在人群中瞎哄，存心想制造混乱。