啪 (pā) - Onomatopoeia for a sharp, sudden sound like a & also used to describe something happening quickly or

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pā ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

啪 · pā

Onomatopoeia for a sharp, sudden sound like a slap, crack, or pop;

also used to describe something happening quickly or decisively.

Onomatopoeia for a sharp, sudden sound like aalso used to describe something happening quickly or

Usage highlights

Slapping soundSnapping soundCracking soundPop soundClickSnap shut

Synonyms

  • 拍— to clap, pat, or slap (verb form)
  • 打— to hit or strike (broader meaning)

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet, silent
  • 轻— light, gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He slapped the table (啪的一声拍桌子).
  • The firecracker went off with a bang (鞭炮啪的一声炸了).
  • She snapped the book shut (啪地合上书).
  • The branch broke with a crack (树枝啪的一声断了).

Collocations

  • Slapping sound(啪的一声)
  • Snapping sound(啪嗒声)
  • Cracking sound(啪啦声)
  • Pop sound(啪的响声)
  • Click(啪嗒)
  • Snap shut(啪地关上)

Idioms

  • Snap decision(啪地决定)
  • Clear and crisp(啪啦干脆)
  • Break off relations(啪地断绝关系)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Commonly used in Chinese comics and literature to represent sudden sounds or actions.
  • Often appears in martial arts descriptions for the sound of strikes or weapons.
  • Used in modern contexts for technological sounds like camera shutters or keyboard clicks.

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