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March 24, 2026
嘭pēng(peng1)
The character 嘭 (pēng) is an onomatopoeic expression used to describe the sound of a crash or bang. It is commonly used in contexts like describing a sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or something falling. This character conveys a vivid auditory experience and is often found in storytelling or informal descriptions.
Strokes15Radical口Frequency#16229DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, sound symbolism is significant in storytelling and poetry, where onomatopoeic words like 嘭 are used to create vivid imagery and emotional impact. For instance, during festivals, the sound of firecrackers (often described with similar words) is integral to celebrations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a huge balloon filled with air. When it bursts, it makes a loud 'pēng' sound! The character 嘭 has a '口' (kǒu) representing the mouth and a '朋' (péng) suggesting companionship, as if the balloon's explosion surprises everyone around. Visualize this moment to remember both the sound and the character.
Meanings of 嘭
pēng(peng1)
1onomatopoetic, the sound of a crash or bang
2(onom.) bang
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About 嘭
嘭Simplified
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拟声词onomatopoeia (onom.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 嘭
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a huge balloon filled with air. When it bursts, it makes a loud 'pēng' sound! The character 嘭 has a '口' (kǒu) representing the mouth and a '朋' (péng) suggesting companionship, as if the balloon's explosion surprises everyone around. Visualize this moment to remember both the sound and the character.
Usage Notes
嘭 is informal and typically used in casual conversation or writing. It is often paired with verbs like '响' (xiǎng, to sound) to describe the moment of impact. Be careful with pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with other characters.
HSK Study Tips
While 嘭 is not an HSK word, it connects with HSK vocabulary related to sound and actions, such as '响' (xiǎng) and '碰' (pèng, to bump). Students should focus on recognizing how onomatopoeic words enhance narrative descriptions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, sound symbolism is significant in storytelling and poetry, where onomatopoeic words like 嘭 are used to create vivid imagery and emotional impact. For instance, during festivals, the sound of firecrackers (often described with similar words) is integral to celebrations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 嘭 with similar-sounding characters, such as '碰' (pèng, to bump). For example, saying '我听到碰的一声' instead of '我听到嘭的一声' is incorrect. Always use 嘭 to specifically refer to a bang or crash.
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Grammar Patterns of 嘭
嘭 functions as an onomatopoeic word — it imitates a sound. It often functions as an adverbial or stand-alone exclamation rather than a true verb or noun. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 2
Complete the Sentence
那整整一摞东西动了一下后滑落下来，____的一声全掉到了地上。
The entire pile shifted and slid, thumping onto the floor.
Example Sentences for 嘭 (2)
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那整整一摞东西动了一下后滑落下来，嘭的一声全掉到了地上。
nà zhěng zhěng yī luò dōng xī dòng le yī xià hòu huá luò xià lái， ， pēng de yī shēng quán diào dào le dì。
The entire pile shifted and slid, thumping onto the floor.
2
他嘭的一声把书扔到了桌子上。
tā pēng de yī shēng bǎ shū rēng dào le zhuō zǐ shàng。
He plonked the books down on the table.
Cultural Notes for 嘭
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, sound symbolism is significant in storytelling and poetry, where onomatopoeic words like 嘭 are used to create vivid imagery and emotional impact. For instance, during festivals, the sound of firecrackers (often described with similar words) is integral to celebrations.
Word Family of 嘭
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嘭pēng(onom.) bang
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Compound Meaning
What does 嘭 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 嘭
You can say, '那个箱子掉下来时发出了嘭的一声' (The box made a bang when it fell).
No, 嘭 is primarily used in informal contexts and storytelling, not in formal writing.
While it mainly describes loud bangs, it can also be creatively used to emphasize sudden loud noises in various contexts.
