霅 (zhà) - Zha — refers to the sound of thunder & also a place name in ancient China (Zha

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zhà ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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霅 · zhà

Zha — refers to the sound of thunder or heavy rain;

also a place name in ancient China (Zha Creek in Zhejiang).

Zha — refers to the sound of thunderalso a place name in ancient China (Zha

Usage highlights

Sound of thunderZha CreekHuzhou citySound of rainThunderclap

Synonyms

  • 雷— thunder (more common term)
  • 霆— thunderclap, thunderbolt

Antonyms

  • 晴— clear weather, sunny
  • 静— quiet, silent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of thunder (霅霅) can be frightening.
  • Zha Creek (霅溪) is a historical waterway in Zhejiang.
  • Heavy rain fell with a pattering sound (霅霅).

Collocations

  • Sound of thunder(霅霅)
  • Zha Creek(霅溪)
  • Huzhou city(霅城)
  • Sound of rain(霅然)
  • Thunderclap(霅霆)

Idioms

  • The sound of thunder and lightning(雷霆霅霅)
  • Rain falling heavily(霅雨霏霏)
  • The roar of thunder(霅雷震震)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing meteorological phenomena, particularly thunder.
  • Historically used as a place name for Zha Creek in Huzhou, Zhejiang province.
  • The character's structure with multiple 'rain' components emphasizes its connection to weather.

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