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叭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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叭
bā
denote a sound or sharp noise (gunfire etc)
o, 5 strokes, radical 口, rank #16098, Very Hard
叭
bā
trumpet
o, 5 strokes, radical 口, rank #16098, Very Hard
bā(ba1)ba T1
1denote a sound or sharp noise (gunfire etc)
2trumpet
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March 24, 2026
叭bā(ba1)
The character 叭 (bā) represents a sound or sharp noise, often associated with the sound of a trumpet or other loud noises like gunfire. It is commonly used in contexts where a specific sound is being described, highlighting its auditory qualities.
Strokes5Radical口Frequency#16098DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, sounds play an important role in storytelling and traditional music, where instruments like the trumpet are often featured in celebrations and festivals, making 叭 relevant in those contexts.
Memory tip
Imagine a trumpet player going 'ba!' as they blow into their instrument, creating a sharp, piercing sound. The character 叭 looks like someone blowing into a trumpet, with the horizontal line representing the mouthpiece and the vertical strokes resembling the sound waves emanating from it.
Meanings of 叭
bā(ba1)
1denote a sound or sharp noise (gunfire etc)
2trumpet
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About 叭
叭Simplified
5Strokes
口Radical
拟声词onomatopoeia (onom.)Part of Speech
#16098Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 叭 with similar-sounding characters. It's used informally and frequently appears in onomatopoeic contexts. Be mindful of pronunciation; 叭 is pronounced with a high-level tone, which can be easily mixed up with the falling tone of other similar words.
HSK Study Tips
While 叭 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to sounds represented in other HSK characters, such as 啊 (ā) and 嘴 (zuǐ). Focus on listening and pronunciation to grasp its auditory connotations.
Common Mistakes
A frequent mistake is to confuse 叭 with 拔 (bá), which means to pull out. Remember that 叭 is related to sounds, while 拔 refers to an action. For example, saying '我叭了树' (I bā-ed the tree) is incorrect; it should be '我拔了树' (I pulled out the tree).
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叭 = 口 + 八. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 叭
IDS Structure⿰口八
叭Full character
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口kou3
left
八ba1
right
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Parts
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How to say denote a sound or sharp noise (gunfire etc) in Chinese
“denote a sound or sharp noise (gunfire etc)” in Chinese is叭bā
The character 叭 (bā) represents a sound or sharp noise, often associated with the sound of a trumpet or other loud noises like gunfire. It is commonly used in contexts where a specific sound is being described, highlighting its auditory qualities.
When to use 叭
Learners often confuse 叭 with similar-sounding characters. It's used informally and frequently appears in onomatopoeic contexts. Be mindful of pronunciation; 叭 is pronounced with a high-level tone, which can be easily mixed up with the falling tone of other similar words.
What learners get wrong
A frequent mistake is to confuse 叭 with 拔 (bá), which means to pull out. Remember that 叭 is related to sounds, while 拔 refers to an action. For example, saying '我叭了树' (I bā-ed the tree) is incorrect; it should be '我拔了树' (I pulled out the tree).
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叭
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Grammar patterns of 叭
叭 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.
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负责选举的官员们已经临时安了几个喇____，让投票者可以同时享受音乐。
Election officials have rigged up speakers to provide voters with music.
Example sentences for 叭 (6)
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负责选举的官员们已经临时安了几个喇叭，让投票者可以同时享受音乐。
fùzé xuǎnjǔ de guānyuán men yǐjīng línshí Ān le jǐ gè lǎba， ràng tóupiào zhě kěyǐ tóngshí xiǎngshòu yīnyuè。
Election officials have rigged up speakers to provide voters with music.
2
司机冲我挥挥手，按了下喇叭。
sījī chōng wǒ huī huī shǒu， àn le xià lǎba。
The driver gave me a wave and a toot.
3
她按了一下喇叭，把车开到右边停下。
tā àn le yíxià lǎba， bǎ chē kāi dào yòubian tíngxià。
