靂 (lì) - Thunderclap, thunderbolt — refers to a sudden, loud & used metaphorically for something sudden, powerful, or shocking.

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lì ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

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靂 · lì

Thunderclap, thunderbolt — refers to a sudden, loud burst of thunder;

used metaphorically for something sudden, powerful, or shocking.

Thunderclap, thunderbolt — refers to a sudden, loudused metaphorically for something sudden, powerful, or shocking.

Usage highlights

ThunderclapClear sky thunderboltViolent thunderThunderbolt fireThunderous forceThunderclap rapid

Synonyms

  • 雷— thunder
  • 霆— clap of thunder

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet, calm
  • 宁— peaceful, tranquil

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A thunderclap (霹雳) startled everyone.
  • The news came like a thunderbolt (晴天霹雳).
  • He moved with the speed of lightning (疾如霹雳).

Collocations

  • Thunderclap(霹雳)
  • Clear sky thunderbolt(晴天霹雳)
  • Violent thunder(暴烈霹雳)
  • Thunderbolt fire(霹雳火)
  • Thunderous force(雷霆万钧)
  • Thunderclap rapid(霹雳迅疾)

Idioms

  • A bolt from the blue(晴天霹雳)
  • With the force of a thunderbolt(雷霆万钧)
  • Quick as lightning(疾如霹雳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese mythology, thunder was often seen as a manifestation of celestial power or divine punishment.
  • The character appears in the name of the mythical creature Pixiu (貔貅), sometimes associated with thunder power.
  • Used in military contexts to describe sudden, powerful attacks or strategies.

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