轟 (hōng) - roar, rumble, boom & to bombard, to explode

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hōng ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

轟 · hōng

roar, rumble, boom;

to bombard, to explode;

to drive away;

(onomatopoeia) for loud sounds like thunder or cannon fire.

roar, rumble, boomto bombard, to explodeto drive away

Usage highlights

bombardmentroar of thundercause a sensationdrive awayroar with laughterartillery bombardment

Synonyms

  • 响— sound, noise
  • 鸣— to sound, to ring
  • 爆— to explode, to burst

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The thunder roared loudly (雷声轟轟).
  • They bombarded the enemy position (轟炸敌人阵地).
  • The crowd roared with laughter at the joke (引起一陣轟笑).
  • The media exposed the scandal (媒體轟動報導).

Collocations

  • bombardment(轟炸)
  • roar of thunder(雷聲轟轟)
  • cause a sensation(引起轟動)
  • drive away(轟走)
  • roar with laughter(轟笑)
  • artillery bombardment(炮轟)

Idioms

  • To cause a great sensation(轟動一時)
  • Thunderous applause(轟雷貫耳)
  • Five thunderbolts striking the top of the head(五雷轟頂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character's triple 'car' (車) structure visually represents the loud, rumbling sound of many vehicles or chariots moving together.
  • Used in military contexts for bombardment and explosive sounds, reflecting its association with powerful, destructive force.
  • In modern usage, often describes sensational events that create a big impact on public opinion.

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