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March 24, 2026
庞(龐)páng(Pang2)
The character 庞 (páng) primarily refers to something that is huge or enormous. It can describe size, scale, or the chaotic nature of something that is disorderly or messy. As a surname, it is commonly associated with people in China and holds significance in both personal and familial contexts.
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Cultural Note
The name 庞 is historically significant, associated with notable figures in Chinese history, such as 庞涓 (Páng Juān), a famous military general. The use of this character in names often symbolizes strength and might.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant panda (páng) sitting in a huge, messy room, surrounded by enormous piles of bamboo and toys. The character 庞 combines the radical for 'building' on the left, suggesting size or structure, with the 'páng' sound evoking the image of something vast and overwhelming.
Meanings of 庞
páng(Pang2)
1huge
2enormous
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About 庞
庞Simplified
龐Traditional
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人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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巨大 (jùdà, gigantic) — use 庞 (páng) to emphasize not just size but also a sense of disorder or messiness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant panda (páng) sitting in a huge, messy room, surrounded by enormous piles of bamboo and toys. The character 庞 combines the radical for 'building' on the left, suggesting size or structure, with the 'páng' sound evoking the image of something vast and overwhelming.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 庞 with similar-sounding words that describe size, such as 大 (dà) which means 'big.' It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing large concepts or entities. Common collocations include 庞大的 (páng dà de) meaning 'enormous' or 'huge.'
HSK Study Tips
Though 庞 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it is important for contextual understanding at higher levels, especially when discussing size or characteristics of objects. Students should focus on recognizing its use in phrases describing significant size or complexity.
Cultural Note
The name 庞 is historically significant, associated with notable figures in Chinese history, such as 庞涓 (Páng Juān), a famous military general. The use of this character in names often symbolizes strength and might.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 庞 in contexts where smaller sizes or more precise descriptions are needed, such as saying '这是个庞的苹果' (This is a huge apple), instead of simply saying '这是个大苹果' (This is a big apple). Always consider the appropriateness of scale when using this character.
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Grammar Patterns of 庞
庞 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
____大的海鸟群是最壮观的景象之一。
Among the most spectacular sights are the great sea-bird colonies.
Example Sentences for 庞 (10)
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1
庞大的海鸟群是最壮观的景象之一。
páng dà de hǎi niǎo qún shì zuì zhuàng guān de jǐng xiàng zhī yī。
Among the most spectacular sights are the great sea-bird colonies.
2
他的散文文笔有力、内容庞杂，有时几近晦涩。
tā de sàn wén wén bǐ yǒu lì、 、 nèi róng páng， zá ， yǒu shí jī jìn。
His prose is vigorous and dense, occasionally to the point of obscurity.
3
就彗星而言，它可是个庞然大物。
jiù huì xīng ér yán， ， tā kě shì gè páng rán dà。
As comets go, it is a whopper.
4
他为那乌黑的头发和白皙的面庞所倾倒。
tā wéi nà wū hēi de tóu fā hé bái xī de miàn páng suǒ qīng dǎo。
He's hypnotized by that black hair and that white face.
5
尽管他身形庞大，移动起来还是很灵巧。
jìn guǎn tā shēn xíng páng dà， ， yí dòng qǐ lái huán shì hěn líng。
Despite his bulk he moved lightly on his feet.
6
她看着金尼，泪水滑落脸庞。
tā kàn zháo jīn ní， ， lèi shuǐ huá luò liǎn。
She looked at Ginny and tears rolled down her cheeks.
7
她尽量不去看那张带有疤痕的丑陋脸庞。
tā jìn liáng bù qù kàn nà zhāng dài yǒu bā hén de chǒu lòu liǎn páng。
She tried not to look at the scarred, disfigured face.
8
他的双腿和他庞大身躯的其他部分相比瘦得可怜。
tā de shuāng tuǐ hé tā páng dà shēn qū de qí tā bù fēn xiāng bǐ shòu dé kě lián。
His legs were pitifully thin compared to the rest of his bulk.
9
他把自己骇人的庞大身躯向桌子挪近了些。
tā bǎ zì jǐ hài rén de páng dà shēn qū xiàng zhuō zǐ nuó jìn le xiē。
He moved his menacing bulk closer to the table.
10
他那双性感迷人的黑眼睛一直盯着她的面庞。
tā nà shuāng xìng gǎn mí rén de hēi yǎn jīng yī zhí dīng zháo tā de miàn páng。
His darkly smouldering eyes never left her face.
Cultural Notes for 庞
🏮Cultural insight
The name 庞 is historically significant, associated with notable figures in Chinese history, such as 庞涓 (Páng Juān), a famous military general. The use of this character in names often symbolizes strength and might.
Word Family of 庞
Words Containing This Character12
庞大pángdàhuge龐大
庞pánghuge龐
脸庞face臉龐
庞德Pound (name)龐德
庞然大物huge monster龐然大物
庞贝Pompeii, ancient Roman town near Naples, Italy龐貝
面庞face面龐
庞杂a vast jumble龐雜
庞克(music) punk (loanword)龐克
庞加莱Henri Poincaré (1854-1912), French mathematician, physician and philosopher龐加萊
庞涓Pang Juan (-342 BC), military leader and political strategist of the School of Diplomacy 縱橫家|纵横家[Zònghéngjiā] during the Warring States Period (425-221 BC)龐涓
勒庞Jean-Marie Le Pen (1928-), French Front National extreme right-wing politician勒龐
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Compound Meaning
What does 庞大 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 庞
In everyday conversation, 庞 is often used to describe something that is exceptionally large or overwhelming, like a huge building or a chaotic situation.
No, while 庞 is a common surname, it is also used as an adjective to describe size and disorder.
Yes, 庞 can be used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing size or characteristics.
