訇 (hōng) - A loud sound, crash, bang & used in ancient texts for the sound of

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hōng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

訇 · hōng

A loud sound, crash, bang;

used in ancient texts for the sound of a great noise or impact.

A loud sound, crash, bangused in ancient texts for the sound of

Usage highlights

Loud noiseThunderous soundCrashing soundSound of impactHong characterHong sound

Synonyms

  • 轰— bang, boom, rumble (more common for explosive sounds)
  • 响— sound, noise (general term)

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The door slammed shut with a bang (訇然关闭).
  • The sound of thunder was deafening (雷声訇訇).
  • Ancient texts describe the sound of collapsing mountains (山崩訇然).

Collocations

  • Loud noise(訇然)
  • Thunderous sound(訇訇)
  • Crashing sound(訇响)
  • Sound of impact(訇击)
  • Hong character(訇字)
  • Hong sound(訇音)

Idioms

  • With a loud crash(訇然作响)
  • Thunder rumbling(雷声訇訇)
  • The sound of collapsing mountains and cracking earth(山崩地裂訇然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature to describe loud, impactful sounds, especially in nature or dramatic events.
  • Used in the name of the Hongjiao Temple (鸿觉寺) in some historical contexts, though rare.

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