Meanings of 嘭
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AI Study Notes for 嘭
嘭 is informal and typically used in casual conversation or writing. It is often paired with verbs like '响' (xiǎng, to sound) to describe the moment of impact. Be careful with pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with other characters.
While 嘭 is not an HSK word, it connects with HSK vocabulary related to sound and actions, such as '响' (xiǎng) and '碰' (pèng, to bump). Students should focus on recognizing how onomatopoeic words enhance narrative descriptions.
Learners often confuse 嘭 with similar-sounding characters, such as '碰' (pèng, to bump). For example, saying '我听到碰的一声' instead of '我听到嘭的一声' is incorrect. Always use 嘭 to specifically refer to a bang or crash.
Pronunciation of 嘭
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Etymology of 嘭
mouth
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Case file: 嘭
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half彭 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say onomatopoetic, the sound of a crash or bang in Chinese
“onomatopoetic, the sound of a crash or bang” in Chinese is嘭
The character 嘭 (pēng) is an onomatopoeic expression used to describe the sound of a crash or bang. It is commonly used in contexts like describing a sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or something falling. This character conveys a vivid auditory experience and is often found in storytelling or informal descriptions.
When to use 嘭
嘭 is informal and typically used in casual conversation or writing. It is often paired with verbs like '响' (xiǎng, to sound) to describe the moment of impact. Be careful with pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with other characters.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 嘭 with similar-sounding characters, such as '碰' (pèng, to bump). For example, saying '我听到碰的一声' instead of '我听到嘭的一声' is incorrect. Always use 嘭 to specifically refer to a bang or crash.
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Grammar Patterns of 嘭
嘭 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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那整整一摞东西动了一下后滑落下来，____的一声全掉到了地上。
The entire pile shifted and slid, thumping onto the floor.
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Word Family of 嘭
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嘭
You can say, '那个箱子掉下来时发出了嘭的一声' (The box made a bang when it fell).
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