Definition
扑通 is an onomatopoeia that imitates the sound of an object falling into water, like a 'plop'. It is often paired with 一声 (yì shēng) to describe the sudden sound of something hitting the water. You can use it at the beginning or end of a clause to set the scene.
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plop (sound of something falling into water)
Examples
- 扑通，。pū tōng yì shēng, shítou diào jìn le shuǐ lǐ.With a plop, the stone fell into the water.
- ，扑通。Tā tiào jìn hé lǐ, zhǐ tīngjiàn pū tōng yì shēng.He jumped into the river, and all that was heard was a plop.
- 扑通，。pū tōng, xiǎo māo bù xiǎoxīn diào jìn le chítáng.Plop — the kitten accidentally fell into the pond.
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