(hōng) - An onomatopoeic character representing a loud noise or & also an archaic variant with multiple meanings including

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hōng | 6 strokes | radical: 口

· hōng

An onomatopoeic character representing a loud noise or clamor;

also an archaic variant with multiple meanings including 'to shout'.

An onomatopoeic character representing a loud noise oralso an archaic variant with multiple meanings including

Usage highlights

Loud noiseClamorous soundShout loudly

Synonyms

  • bang, boom, rumble (onomatopoeia)
  • roar, hubbub, uproar
  • loud noise, crash

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character represents a loud sound (叿).
  • In ancient texts, it could mean to shout (叿).

Collocations

  • Loud noise(叿声)
  • Clamorous sound(叿响)
  • Shout loudly(叿叫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character primarily used in classical texts for its onomatopoeic quality.
  • It appears as a variant form in some historical dictionaries and texts.

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