(pēng) - The sound of water splashing or flowing & onomatopoeia for the sound of water.

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pēng | 8 strokes | radical: 氵

· pēng

The sound of water splashing or flowing;

onomatopoeia for the sound of water.

The sound of water splashing or flowingonomatopoeia for the sound of water.

Usage highlights

Sound of waterSplashing waterFlowing water soundWater soundRushing water

Synonyms

  • splashing sound of waves
  • sound of collision or impact

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of flowing water(泙泙声)
  • Water splashing sound(泙湃)
  • The river water rushed by with a roar(河水泙泙地流着)

Collocations

  • Sound of water(泙声)
  • Splashing water(泙湃)
  • Flowing water sound(泙泙)
  • Water sound(水泙)
  • Rushing water(泙流)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily an onomatopoeic character in classical Chinese literature, used to describe the sound of water.
  • Appears in ancient texts and poetry to create auditory imagery of water scenes.

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