唝 (gòng) - A character used in onomatopoeic expressions and in & describes sounds like gurgling, roaring, or rumbling.

唝Tone 4

gòng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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唝 · gòng

A character used in onomatopoeic expressions and in transliterations of foreign words;

describes sounds like gurgling, roaring, or rumbling.

A character used in onomatopoeic expressions and indescribes sounds like gurgling, roaring, or rumbling.

Usage highlights

GongbuGonggong soundGonggong flowingHonggongGongjiang

Synonyms

  • 轰— roar, bang, boom (for loud sounds)
  • 咕— gurgle, rumble (for water or stomach sounds)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of flowing water(唝唝水声)
  • A gurgling sound(唝唝作响)
  • Used in transliteration of foreign names(唝吥 - Gongbu, a place name)

Collocations

  • Gongbu(唝吥)
  • Gonggong sound(唝唝声)
  • Gonggong flowing(唝唝流淌)
  • Honggong(唝唝)
  • Gongjiang(唝江)

Idioms

  • Gonggong sound of water(唝唝水声)
  • Gonggong roar(唝唝轰鸣)
  • Gongbu region(唝吥地区)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as a phonetic character in transliterations, especially for foreign place names
  • Often appears in onomatopoeic contexts to describe gurgling or roaring sounds
  • Has limited usage in modern Chinese, mainly appearing in specialized contexts

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