Definition
乒 (pīng) is an onomatopoeia that imitates the sharp crack of a gunshot, a breaking object, or a sudden impact. It's often used in comic books or descriptive writing to convey a loud, short explosive sound. Unlike the similar 乓 (pāng, a heavier bang), 乒 suggests a higher-pitched, lighter crack.
onomatopoeia
crackbang (sound of a gunshot, a whip, or a snapping object)
Examples
- 乒，。Zhǐ tīng pīng de yì shēng, mén bèi tī kāi le.With a crack, the door was kicked open.
- ，乒。Tā shuǎi le yí xià biānzi, fāchū pīng de xiǎng shēng.He cracked the whip, making a snapping sound.
- 乒。Yuǎnchù chuánlái pīng de yì shēng qiāng xiǎng.A crack of gunfire came from afar.
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