(pàng) - A rare character describing the sound of fire

Tone 4

pàng | 8 strokes | radical: 火

· pàng

A rare character describing the sound of fire crackling or fire burning vigorously.

A rare character describing the sound of fire

Usage highlights

Crackling fireRoaring flamesVigorous burningFire soundBlazing

Synonyms

  • crack, snap (sound)
  • rumble, roar (sound)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fire crackled (炐炐作响).
  • Flames roared in the furnace (炉火炐炐).
  • The bonfire burned fiercely (篝火炐炐).

Collocations

  • Crackling fire(炐火)
  • Roaring flames(炐焰)
  • Vigorous burning(炐燃)
  • Fire sound(炐声)
  • Blazing(炐烈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 炐 is an onomatopoeic character primarily used in classical texts to describe the sound of fire.
  • Due to its rarity, it appears more in specialized literary contexts than in everyday modern usage.

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