豗 (huī) - To clash & to collide

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huī ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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豗 · huī

To clash;

to collide;

the sound of impact or collision;

to make a loud noise.

To clashto collidethe sound of impact or collision

Usage highlights

Clash and impactCollide violentlyRoaring wavesThunderous noiseCollision soundRumbling noise

Synonyms

  • 撞— to collide, bump into
  • 击— to strike, hit
  • 碰— to touch, meet, collide

Antonyms

  • 和— harmonious, gentle
  • 静— quiet, still
  • 顺— smooth, flowing

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The waves crashed against the rocks (豗击).
  • The thunder roared in the distance (雷声豗).
  • The two armies clashed violently (两军相豗).

Collocations

  • Clash and impact(豗击)
  • Collide violently(相豗)
  • Roaring waves(涛豗)
  • Thunderous noise(喧豗)
  • Collision sound(砰豗)
  • Rumbling noise(轰豗)

Idioms

  • Thunderous noise and clamor(喧豗)
  • Waves crashing and roaring(涛豗)
  • Colliding and impacting(砰豗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing battle scenes and natural phenomena.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to depict powerful, dramatic sounds and collisions.
  • Represents forceful interaction and dramatic impact in literary works.

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