靐 (bìng) - Thunderclap — represents the sound of thunder & used to describe loud, booming sounds or sudden,

靐Tone 4

bìng ｜ 39 strokes ｜ radical:

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靐 · bìng

Thunderclap — represents the sound of thunder;

used to describe loud, booming sounds or sudden, powerful events.

Thunderclap — represents the sound of thunderused to describe loud, booming sounds or sudden,

Usage highlights

Thunderclap soundThunder rumblingSudden thunderThunderous noiseBooming soundThunder strike

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 静— silence, quiet
  • 寂— stillness, tranquility

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The thunder rumbled loudly (雷声靐靐).
  • He was shocked by the sudden news (他被这靐来的消息震惊).
  • The explosion made a thunderous noise (爆炸发出靐的一声).

Collocations

  • Thunderclap sound(靐声)
  • Thunder rumbling(雷靐)
  • Sudden thunder(靐雷)
  • Thunderous noise(靐响)
  • Booming sound(靐靐声)
  • Thunder strike(靐击)

Idioms

  • Like a sudden thunderclap(如靐贯耳)
  • Thunderous applause(掌声靐靐)
  • A bolt from the blue(晴天靐雳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the character 雷 (thunder) tripled, emphasizing the continuous, powerful sound of thunder.
  • In modern usage, often employed in internet slang to describe something shocking or overwhelming.
  • Represents the awe-inspiring power of nature in traditional Chinese cosmology.

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