耾 (hóng) - Deafening sound & roaring

耾Tone 2

hóng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

耾 · hóng

Deafening sound;

roaring;

loud noise;

thunderous sound.

Deafening soundroaringloud noise

Usage highlights

Deafening soundRoaring thunderLoud noiseThunderous roarResounding voiceEar

Synonyms

  • 轰— boom; roar; rumble
  • 隆— thunderous; booming
  • 响— sound; noise

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet; silent
  • 寂— still; silent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The deafening roar of thunder (雷声耾耾).
  • The loud sound of the waves crashing (波涛耾耾).
  • A roaring waterfall (瀑布耾耾).

Collocations

  • Deafening sound(耾耾)
  • Roaring thunder(雷声耾耾)
  • Loud noise(耾音)
  • Thunderous roar(耾响)
  • Resounding voice(声音耾耾)
  • Ear-splitting sound(震耳耾声)

Idioms

  • Deafening roar(耾耾雷声)
  • Resounding and majestic(耾耾巍巍)
  • Thunderous applause(掌声耾耾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical texts.
  • It often describes powerful, overwhelming natural sounds like thunder or waterfalls.
  • In classical literature, it conveys a sense of majestic, awe-inspiring auditory experiences.

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