叭 (bā) - Onomatopoeic character for sounds like barking, popping, or & also refers to a type of Buddhist ritual

叭Tone 1

bā ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 口

傲不

叭 · bā

Onomatopoeic character for sounds like barking, popping, or crackling;

also refers to a type of Buddhist ritual implement.

Onomatopoeic character for sounds like barking, popping, oralso refers to a type of Buddhist ritual

Usage highlights

Laba festivalTrumpetLoudspeakerBarking soundClicking soundBuddhist ritual implement

Synonyms

  • 吧— onomatopoeic particle
  • 啪— sound of clapping or popping

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dog barks (汪汪叫).
  • Firecrackers go bang (叭的一声).
  • He blew a whistle (吹喇叭).

Collocations

  • Laba festival(喇叭)
  • Trumpet(喇叭)
  • Loudspeaker(喇叭)
  • Barking sound(叭叭)
  • Clicking sound(叭的一声)
  • Buddhist ritual implement(叭字杵)

Idioms

  • Blow one's own trumpet(自吹自喇叭)
  • Loud and clear(喇叭响亮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used as onomatopoeia in Chinese to represent sharp, explosive sounds like barking, gunshots, or firecrackers.
  • In Buddhist context, refers to specific ritual objects used in ceremonies.

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