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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
泙píngto roarx, 8 strokes, radical 氵
泙píngsound of water splashingunknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵
píng(ping2)ping T2
  1. 1to roar
  2. 2sound of water splashing
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March 24, 2026

泙píng(ping2)

The character 泙 (píng) refers to a roaring sound, often associated with the splashing of water. It can evoke images of rushing rivers or waterfalls, commonly used in literary contexts to describe the dynamic sounds of nature.

Strokes8Radical氵
Cultural note

In Chinese poetry, nature's sounds are often personified, making characters like 泙 significant for conveying emotion and imagery. This reflects the cultural appreciation for the beauty and power of nature in Chinese literature.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'ping' sound that resembles water splashing energetically. Picture a waterfall where the water hits the rocks, creating a loud roar – this is the essence of 泙 (píng). The water component (氵) suggests its connection to the element of water.

Meanings of 泙

píng(ping2)
1to roar
2sound of water splashing
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About 泙

泙Simplified
8Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is more commonly found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be mindful of its tone; using the wrong tone could lead to misunderstandings. Common phrases might include combinations with words for nature or sound.

HSK Study Tips

Although 泙 is not included in the HSK levels, it shares thematic ties with words related to water (水) and sound (声). Students should focus on recognizing this character in poetry and literature, enhancing their appreciation for descriptive language.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 泙 with similar-sounding characters like 平 (píng), which means 'flat' or 'even'. Be careful to distinguish their meanings and pronunciations to avoid confusion.

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Etymology of 泙

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)平
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Origin

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Decomposition of 泙

IDS Structure⿰氵平
泙Full character
=
氵shui3
left
平Ping2
right
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Parts

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How to say to roar in Chinese

“to roar” in Chinese is泙píng

The character 泙 (píng) refers to a roaring sound, often associated with the splashing of water. It can evoke images of rushing rivers or waterfalls, commonly used in literary contexts to describe the dynamic sounds of nature.

When to use 泙

This character is more commonly found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be mindful of its tone; using the wrong tone could lead to misunderstandings. Common phrases might include combinations with words for nature or sound.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 泙 with similar-sounding characters like 平 (píng), which means 'flat' or 'even'. Be careful to distinguish their meanings and pronunciations to avoid confusion.

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Word Family of 泙

Words containing this character1
泙píngsound of water splashing

Frequently asked questions about 泙

No, 泙 is more frequently encountered in literary works rather than in everyday speech.

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