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砰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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砰
pēng
bang! the sound of crashing rock
o, 10 strokes, radical 石, rank #5221, Hard
砰
pēng
(onom.) bang
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 石, rank #5221, Hard
砰
pēng
thump
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 石, rank #5221, Hard
pēng(peng1)peng T1
1bang! the sound of crashing rock
2(onom.) bang
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March 24, 2026
砰pēng(peng1)
The character 砰 (pēng) is an onomatopoeic term representing a loud, sudden sound, often associated with impacts such as a bang or a thump. It is commonly used to describe noises made by objects colliding or breaking, adding vividness to descriptions in both spoken and written Chinese.
Strokes10Radical石Frequency#5221DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, sound words like 砰 are frequently used in storytelling and everyday conversation to create a vivid sense of action and drama, reflecting the importance of auditory imagery in communication.
Memory tip
Imagine a heavy rock falling and hitting the ground with a loud 'pēng!' The character 砰 has the radical for stone (石) at the bottom, which relates to its meaning of crashing sounds associated with rocks or heavy objects.
Meanings of 砰
pēng(peng1)
1bang! the sound of crashing rock
2(onom.) bang
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About 砰
砰Simplified
10Strokes
石Radical
拟声词onomatopoeia (onom.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
砰 is informal and primarily used in spoken Chinese or descriptive writing. Be careful not to confuse it with other sound-related characters; it specifically denotes a sudden impact. Common collocations include 砰的一声 (a bang) or 砰砰声 (the sound of banging).
HSK Study Tips
As 砰 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it might be beneficial for students to focus on other sound-related words at their level. Understanding the context in which onomatopoeic words are used can enhance comprehension of informal conversations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 砰 with similar sounding words like 嘭 (pēng), which can represent different types of sounds. For example, saying '我听到嘭声' (I heard a bang) instead of using 砰 is incorrect if intending to emphasize a loud impact.
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砰 = 石 + 平. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 砰
IDS Structure⿰石平
砰Full character
=
石dan4
left
平Ping2
right
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Parts
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How to say bang! the sound of crashing rock in Chinese
“bang! the sound of crashing rock” in Chinese is砰pēng
The character 砰 (pēng) is an onomatopoeic term representing a loud, sudden sound, often associated with impacts such as a bang or a thump. It is commonly used to describe noises made by objects colliding or breaking, adding vividness to descriptions in both spoken and written Chinese.
When to use 砰
砰 is informal and primarily used in spoken Chinese or descriptive writing. Be careful not to confuse it with other sound-related characters; it specifically denotes a sudden impact. Common collocations include 砰的一声 (a bang) or 砰砰声 (the sound of banging).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 砰 with similar sounding words like 嘭 (pēng), which can represent different types of sounds. For example, saying '我听到嘭声' (I heard a bang) instead of using 砰 is incorrect if intending to emphasize a loud impact.
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Grammar patterns of 砰
砰 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 3 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.
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子弹____地射进了天花板，掉落的石膏碎片落了他们一身。
The bullet slammed into the ceiling, spraying them with bits of plaster.
Example sentences for 砰 (10)
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1
子弹砰地射进了天花板，掉落的石膏碎片落了他们一身。
zǐdàn pēng dì shè jìn le tiānhuābǎn， diào là de dàn gāo suì piàn là le tāmen yìshēn。
The bullet slammed into the ceiling, spraying them with bits of plaster.
2
他砰地一声关上门,把插销拴好.
tā pēng dì yī shēng guānshàng mén, bǎ chā xiāo shuān hǎo.
