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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嘣bēngonomatopoetic, the sound of an explosion; bango, 14 strokes, radical 口, rank #8968, Very Hard
嘣bēngsound of an explosionunknown, 14 strokes, radical 口, rank #8968, Very Hard
嘣bēngsound of sth throbbing or burstingunknown, 14 strokes, radical 口, rank #8968, Very Hard
bēng(beng1)beng T1
  1. 1onomatopoetic, the sound of an explosion; bang
  2. 2sound of an explosion
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March 24, 2026

嘣bēng(beng1)

嘣 (bēng) is an onomatopoetic character that represents the sound of an explosion or a loud bang. It is commonly used in contexts related to sudden impacts, bursts, or explosive sounds, often conveying a vivid auditory image. In narratives or descriptions, it can enhance the dramatic effect of an action or event.

Strokes14Radical口Frequency#8968DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, sounds play a significant role in storytelling, especially in children's literature and comic books, where onomatopoeic words like 嘣 add excitement and help convey action vividly.

Memory tip

Imagine a balloon that suddenly bursts with a loud 'bēng!' The character 嘣 looks like a balloon bursting open with the sound representing the explosion, making it easier to remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 嘣

bēng(beng1)
1onomatopoetic, the sound of an explosion; bang
2sound of an explosion
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About 嘣

嘣Simplified
14Strokes
口Radical
拟声词onomatopoeia (onom.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

嘣 is typically used in informal contexts, often in storytelling or casual descriptions. A common mistake is to confuse it with other sound-related characters like '轰' (hōng), which also denotes explosions but can imply a more massive sound. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it may lead to a different meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 嘣 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for HSK 3 and above learners who are expanding their expressive language capabilities. Focus on recognizing sound words and their usage in context, as they often appear in literature and conversational Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 嘣 to describe quieter sounds, such as a gentle knock. Instead, use it for loud, explosive noises to maintain the character's intended meaning.

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Etymology of 嘣

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

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 崩 represents the sound.

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mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)崩
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Origin

嘣 = 口 + 崩. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 嘣

IDS Structure⿰口崩
嘣Full character
=
口kou3
left
崩beng1
right
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How to say onomatopoetic, the sound of an explosion; bang in Chinese

“onomatopoetic, the sound of an explosion; bang” in Chinese is嘣bēng

嘣 (bēng) is an onomatopoetic character that represents the sound of an explosion or a loud bang. It is commonly used in contexts related to sudden impacts, bursts, or explosive sounds, often conveying a vivid auditory image. In narratives or descriptions, it can enhance the dramatic effect of an action or event.

When to use 嘣

嘣 is typically used in informal contexts, often in storytelling or casual descriptions. A common mistake is to confuse it with other sound-related characters like '轰' (hōng), which also denotes explosions but can imply a more massive sound. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it may lead to a different meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 嘣 to describe quieter sounds, such as a gentle knock. Instead, use it for loud, explosive noises to maintain the character's intended meaning.

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Word Family of 嘣

Words containing this character1
嘣bēngsound of an explosion

Frequently asked questions about 嘣

Use 嘣 specifically for explosive sounds or sudden impacts, while other words like 轰 (hōng) may indicate broader or more powerful explosions.

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