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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
澎péngto splatterns, 15 strokes, radical 氵, rank #51773, Very Hard
澎péngsound of wavesunknown, 15 strokes, radical 氵, rank #51773, Very Hard
澎pēngto splatterns, 15 strokes, radical 氵, rank #51773, Very Hard
澎pēngsound of wavesunknown, 15 strokes, radical 氵, rank #51773, Very Hard
pēng(peng1)peng
primary
T1
  1. 1to splatter
  2. 2sound of waves
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March 24, 2026

澎pēng(peng1)

The character 澎 (pēng) primarily conveys the idea of splattering or a booming sound, often associated with waves or water. It is commonly used in contexts related to nature, especially when describing the sound and movement of water, like waves crashing against the shore.

Strokes15Radical氵Frequency#51773DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the sound of waves is often romanticized in poetry and literature, symbolizing both beauty and tumult. 澎 can evoke feelings of nostalgia for the ocean or nature.

Memory tip

Imagine a big wave (澎) crashing onto the beach, making a loud 'pēng' sound as it splatters. The character itself has a water radical (氵) on the left, representing its connection to water, while the right side can remind you of the explosive sound of the wave.

Meanings of 澎

pēng(peng1)
primary
1to splatter
2sound of waves
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About 澎

澎Simplified
15Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

波 (bō) - use 澎 when emphasizing the booming sound or splattering action of water, while 波 focuses more on the wave itself as a form or movement.

Usage Notes

澎 is often used in descriptive contexts and is more common in written language than in everyday conversation. Be careful with its tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

Although 澎 is not part of the official HSK list, it relates to words about nature and sound, such as 波 (bō, wave) and 浪 (làng, wave). Focus on the imagery and sound associations to help remember its meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 澎 with similar-sounding words. For example, some might mistakenly say 'pǒng' instead of 'pēng'. Remember, the correct pronunciation is crucial as it impacts the meaning.

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Etymology of 澎

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)彭
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Origin

澎 = 氵 + 彭. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 澎

IDS Structure⿰氵彭
澎Full character
=
氵shui3
left
彭Peng2
right
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Parts

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How to say to splatter in Chinese

“to splatter” in Chinese is澎péng

The character 澎 (pēng) primarily conveys the idea of splattering or a booming sound, often associated with waves or water. It is commonly used in contexts related to nature, especially when describing the sound and movement of water, like waves crashing against the shore.

When to use 澎

澎 is often used in descriptive contexts and is more common in written language than in everyday conversation. Be careful with its tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

澎 or something close to it

波 (bō) - use 澎 when emphasizing the booming sound or splattering action of water, while 波 focuses more on the wave itself as a form or movement.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 澎 with similar-sounding words. For example, some might mistakenly say 'pǒng' instead of 'pēng'. Remember, the correct pronunciation is crucial as it impacts the meaning.

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Grammar patterns of 澎

澎 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 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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雷德福有时会任由自己热情____湃。

Radford some-times allows his enthusiasm to run away with him.

Example sentences for 澎 (3)

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雷德福有时会任由自己热情澎湃。

léi dé fú yǒushí huì rèn yóu zìjǐ rèqíng péngpài。

Radford some-times allows his enthusiasm to run away with him.
2
见到他进入房间会让她心中欲望澎湃。

jiàndào tā jìnrù fángjiān huì ràng tā xīnzhōng yùwàng péngpài。

The sight of him entering a room could flood her with desire.
3
海浪变得汹涌澎湃,把小船像漂浮的软木塞一样抛来甩去。

hǎilàng biàn de xiōngyǒng péngpài, bǎ xiǎo chuán xiàng piāofú de ruǎn mù sāi yíyàng pāo lái shuǎi qù。

The seas grew turbulent, tossing the small boat like a cork.

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Word Family of 澎

Words containing this character8
澎湃to surge
心潮澎湃to be overwhelmed by emotions
澎pēngsound of waves
澎湖Penghu county (Pescadores Islands), Taiwan
澎湖列岛Pescadores Islands, Taiwan澎湖列島
澎湖县Penghu county (Pescadores Islands), Taiwan澎湖縣
澎湖岛Pescadores Islands, Penghu county, Taiwan澎湖島
澎湖群岛Penghu or Pescadores, archipelago of 90 islands to west of Taiwan澎湖群島
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Frequently asked questions about 澎

It is pronounced as 'pēng' with a high-level tone.

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