霳 (lóng) - Long — used exclusively in the word 霳霳

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lóng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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霳 · lóng

Long — used exclusively in the word 霳霳 (lónglóng), describing the sound of thunder or rumbling.

Long — used exclusively in the word 霳霳

Usage highlights

Thunder rumblingRumbling sound

Synonyms

  • 隆— grand, prosperous; also used for rumbling sounds
  • 轰— bang, boom, rumble

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet, silent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The thunder rumbled in the distance (远处传来霳霳的雷声).
  • The sound of the drums was like thunder (鼓声霳霳如雷鸣).

Collocations

  • Thunder rumbling(霳霳)
  • Rumbling sound(霳霳声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character used almost exclusively in the reduplicated form 霳霳.
  • Associated with thunder and loud, rumbling sounds in classical Chinese literature.

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