磤 (yǐn) - Sound of thunder or a large object falling & also used in classical texts.

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磤 · yǐn

Sound of thunder or a large object falling;

also used in classical texts.

Sound of thunder or a large object fallingalso used in classical texts.

Usage highlights

Thunderous soundRumbling noiseSound of falling rocksRolling thunderLoud crashing sound

Synonyms

  • 雷— thunder (more common term for thunder)
  • 轰— boom, roar (for loud sounds)

Antonyms

  • 静— silent, quiet
  • 寂— still, noiseless

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of thunder rolling (殷其雷磤).
  • The boulder fell with a loud noise (巨石磤然落下).
  • Ancient texts describe thunderous sounds (古籍中形容雷声磤磤).

Collocations

  • Thunderous sound(磤然)
  • Rumbling noise(磤磤)
  • Sound of falling rocks(磤石)
  • Rolling thunder(殷其雷磤)
  • Loud crashing sound(磤响)

Idioms

  • Thunder rumbling in the distance(殷其雷磤)
  • The sound of rocks tumbling down(磤石之声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature describing natural phenomena.
  • Used to depict powerful, resonant sounds in nature, particularly thunder and falling objects.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, maintaining a classical literary flavor.

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