彭 (péng) - Peng — a Chinese surname & sound of drumming

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péng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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彭 · péng

Peng — a Chinese surname;

sound of drumming;

also refers to a powerful, majestic appearance.

Peng — a Chinese surnamesound of drummingalso refers to a powerful, majestic appearance.

Usage highlights

Peng surnamePeng ZuPengchengPeng soundPenglaiPengze

Synonyms

  • 庞— surname Pang; grand, immense
  • 澎— splashing, surging (sound of waves)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My friend's surname is Peng (彭先生).
  • The sound of drums echoed (鼓声彭彭).
  • Peng Zu was a legendary figure known for longevity (彭祖).
  • Pengcheng is an ancient name for Xuzhou (彭城).

Collocations

  • Peng surname(彭姓)
  • Peng Zu(彭祖)
  • Pengcheng(彭城)
  • Peng sound(彭彭)
  • Penglai(蓬莱 - mythical mountain)
  • Pengze(彭泽 - place name)

Idioms

  • Peng Zu's longevity(彭祖寿)
  • Majestic and powerful(彭彭然)
  • Pengcheng's strategic importance(彭城要地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the ancient Chinese surnames, tracing back to the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
  • Associated with Peng Zu, a legendary figure in Chinese mythology said to have lived over 800 years.
  • Pengcheng (modern Xuzhou) was an important historical city and military stronghold.
  • The character originally depicted the sound of drumming, conveying power and majesty.

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