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嗡
wēng
the droning sound made by an airplane or a bee flying
zg, 13 strokes, radical 口, rank #35678, Very Hard
嗡
wēng
(onom.) buzz
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 口, rank #35678, Very Hard
嗡
wēng
hum
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 口, rank #35678, Very Hard
嗡
wēng
drone
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 口, rank #35678, Very Hard
wēng(weng1)weng T1
1the droning sound made by an airplane or a bee flying
2(onom.) buzz
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March 24, 2026
嗡wēng(weng1)
The character 嗡 (wēng) represents the sound made by buzzing insects like bees or the hum of machinery and aircraft. It is an onomatopoeic term that conveys a sense of low-frequency, continuous noise often associated with motion or activity.
Strokes13Radical口Frequency#35678DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, bees are often associated with hard work and community due to their role in pollination. The sound 嗡 can evoke feelings of summer and agricultural activity, reflecting the importance of nature in Chinese life.
Memory tip
Picture a buzzing bee in a garden. The bee's wings create a 'wēng' sound as it flies from flower to flower, reminding you of the character 嗡, which captures that very hum.
Meanings of 嗡
wēng(weng1)
1the droning sound made by an airplane or a bee flying
2(onom.) buzz
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About 嗡
嗡Simplified
13Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 嗡 with other sound-related characters like 嘈 (cáo) or 嚣 (xiāo), which refer to different types of noise. 嗡 is used informally to describe buzzing sounds, so it may not be appropriate in formal contexts. Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone might lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
While 嗡 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it's useful for students at HSK 3 and above who are learning about sounds and onomatopoeia. Focus on listening exercises to hear its usage in context and practice with similar sound-related vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes mix up 嗡 with similar-sounding words like 嗞 (zī), which depicts a different type of sound. For example, saying '我听到嗞' instead of '我听到嗡' could suggest a completely different noise.
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Pronunciation of 嗡
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嗡 = 口 + 翁. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 嗡
IDS Structure⿰口翁
嗡Full character
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口kou3
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翁Weng1
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How to say the droning sound made by an airplane or a bee flying in Chinese
“the droning sound made by an airplane or a bee flying” in Chinese is嗡wēng
The character 嗡 (wēng) represents the sound made by buzzing insects like bees or the hum of machinery and aircraft. It is an onomatopoeic term that conveys a sense of low-frequency, continuous noise often associated with motion or activity.
When to use 嗡
Learners often confuse 嗡 with other sound-related characters like 嘈 (cáo) or 嚣 (xiāo), which refer to different types of noise. 嗡 is used informally to describe buzzing sounds, so it may not be appropriate in formal contexts. Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone might lead to misunderstandings.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes mix up 嗡 with similar-sounding words like 嗞 (zī), which depicts a different type of sound. For example, saying '我听到嗞' instead of '我听到嗡' could suggest a completely different noise.
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嗡
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Grammar patterns of 嗡
嗡 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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他刚一进去，与门相连的门铃便____嗡作响。
His entrance was announced by a buzzer connected to the door.
Example sentences for 嗡 (10)
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1
他刚一进去，与门相连的门铃便嗡嗡作响。
tā gāng yī jìnqù， yǔ mén xiānglián de ménlíng biàn wēng wēng zuō xiǎng。
His entrance was announced by a buzzer connected to the door.
2
钱伯斯一直在他耳边嗡嗡地说个不停，他都快疯了。
qián bà Sī yìzhí zài tā ěr biān wēng wēng dì shuō gè bùtíng， tā dōu kuài fēng le。
Chambers' voice droned, maddening as an insect around his head.
3
他们周围的人都在嗡嗡地低声交谈。
tāmen zhōuwéi de rén dōu zài wēng wēng dì dī shēng jiāotán。
There was a general hum of conversation around them.
4
他能听到真空吸尘器的嗡嗡声。
tā néng tīngdào zhēnkōng xī chén qì de wēng wēng shēng。
