(pēng) - Onomatopoeia for a loud, explosive sound like a

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pēng | 15 strokes | radical:

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Onomatopoeia for a loud, explosive sound like a bang, pop, or slam.

Onomatopoeia for a loud, explosive sound like a

Usage highlights

With a bangSlam shutPop openExplode with a bangBang shutLoud pop

Synonyms

  • bang, thud (similar explosive sound)
  • snap, crack (sharp sound)

Antonyms

  • quiet, silent
  • quiet, noiseless

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The balloon burst with a loud pop (嘭的一声).
  • He slammed the door shut (嘭地关上门).
  • The firecracker went off with a bang (嘭地炸开了).
  • The champagne cork popped (嘭地打开了).

Collocations

  • With a bang(嘭的一声)
  • Slam shut(嘭地关上)
  • Pop open(嘭地打开)
  • Explode with a bang(嘭地爆炸)
  • Bang shut(嘭地合上)
  • Loud pop(嘭的响声)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms containing this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as onomatopoeia in Chinese to mimic explosive or percussive sounds.
  • Common in comic books, children's literature, and sound effects in media.
  • Represents sudden, loud noises rather than sustained sounds.

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