bam1乓
Jyutpingbam1
Yalebām
Definition
Bang; the sound of an explosion, crash, or loud bang.
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How it's used
This character is primarily used to represent the sharp, percussive sound of something hitting a hard surface or an explosion. While technically written as 砰, it is very common to see people use 乓 in casual text messaging or informal writing to convey the same onomatopoeic effect. It is almost exclusively used in reduplicated form to describe continuous knocking or banging.
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Common phrases
banging sound
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the sound of a ball bouncing, which is more commonly represented by 嘭 or 砰砰聲. It is strictly for impact or explosive sounds, not for rhythmic or hollow thumping.
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Grammar guides
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