霆 (tíng) - Thunderclap, rolling thunder & sudden loud noise

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tíng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

霆 · tíng

Thunderclap, rolling thunder;

sudden loud noise;

used metaphorically for power, authority, or sudden force.

Thunderclap, rolling thundersudden loud noiseused metaphorically for power, authority, or sudden force.

Usage highlights

ThunderclapThunderous furyThunderous decreeThunderous powerThunderous speedThunderous strike

Synonyms

  • 雷— thunder (more general term)
  • 霹雳— thunderclap, thunderbolt

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet, stillness
  • 柔— soft, gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A thunderclap shook the sky (雷霆).
  • The government issued a thunderous decree (雷霆之令).
  • He has a thunderous temper (雷霆之怒).
  • The thunderous applause filled the hall (雷霆般的掌声).

Collocations

  • Thunderclap(雷霆)
  • Thunderous fury(雷霆之怒)
  • Thunderous decree(雷霆之令)
  • Thunderous power(雷霆万钧)
  • Thunderous speed(雷霆速度)
  • Thunderous strike(雷霆一击)

Idioms

  • As powerful as a thunderbolt(雷霆万钧)
  • A thunderous strike(雷霆一击)
  • Wrath like thunder(雷霆之怒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, thunder is often associated with divine power, authority, and sudden, overwhelming force.
  • Used metaphorically to describe powerful actions, decisive commands, or intense emotions, particularly anger.
  • Appears in classical texts and military contexts to convey unstoppable momentum or authority.

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