Definition
噔 (dēng) is an onomatopoeic word that imitates a heavy, dull impact sound like a thump or thud. You'll see it in quotation marks when describing something heavy falling, hitting the ground, or a blunt strike. It's used for dramatic effect in storytelling and comics.
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thumpthud (onomatopoeia)
Examples
- “噔”，。Wǒ tīngjiàn le “dēng” de yì shēng, hǎoxiàng shì yǒurén shuāi dǎo le.I heard a "thump", as if someone had fallen down.
- ，“噔”。Tā zhòngzhòng de cǎi le yíxià dì, fāchū “dēng” de shēngyīn.He stomped the ground hard, making a "thud" sound.
- “噔”，。Lóushàng chuánlái “dēng” de yì shēng, bǎ dàjiā xià le yí tiào.A "thump" came from upstairs, startling everyone.
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