礔 (pī) - Thunderclap & the sound of thunder

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pī ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

礔 · pī

Thunderclap;

the sound of thunder;

used in classical texts to describe loud, sudden sounds.

Thunderclapthe sound of thunderused in classical texts to describe loud, sudden

Usage highlights

Thunderclap soundThunder and lightningSudden as thunderThunderous roar

Synonyms

  • 雷— thunder (more common term)
  • 霹— thunderclap (in 霹雳)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of thunder (礔礰声) echoed through the valley.
  • Ancient texts described thunder as 礔礰 (pī lì).
  • The sudden noise was like a thunderclap (如礔礰).

Collocations

  • Thunderclap sound(礔礰声)
  • Thunder and lightning(礔礰)
  • Sudden as thunder(如礔礰)
  • Thunderous roar(礔然)

Idioms

  • Thunderclap and lightning flash(礔礰电闪)
  • Sudden as thunder(如雷礔礰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature to describe thunder sounds.
  • Often used in combination with 礰 as 礔礰 to represent thunder.
  • Reflects ancient Chinese understanding and poetic description of natural phenomena.

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