ngan4 ngaa4銀芽银芽

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擬聲詞

Definition

Onomatopoeia for an explosion, originating from anime.

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How it's used

This term is a specific onomatopoeia derived from classic anime sound effects, often used to mimic the sharp, sudden crack of an explosion or a high-impact blast. It carries a playful, slightly nostalgic tone, as it is heavily associated with the exaggerated sound design found in older animated series. Unlike generic words for noise, it is almost exclusively used to describe dramatic, cinematic-style blasts rather than mundane loud sounds.

Examples

go2嗰bin1邊hou2好ci5似ngan4銀ngaa4芽jat1一sing1聲baau3爆zo2咗。

It sounded like a loud boom over there.

nei5你teng1聽dou3到ngan4銀ngaa4芽go2嗰haa5下mei6未？

Did you hear that explosion sound?

Related words

see alsogwang1轟gwāngsee alsoping1砰pīng

Common phrases

ngan4銀ngaa4芽jat1一sing1聲

with a loud bang

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the culinary term 銀芽, which refers to bean sprouts with the heads removed. The context of the conversation will usually make it clear whether you are talking about a loud explosion or a vegetable.