Definition
轰鸣 is a verb that describes a deep, continuous roaring sound, such as the roar of an engine, the rumble of thunder, or the noise of heavy machinery. It's more intense than 响 and often used in literary or formal descriptions. Unlike the English nouns 'thunder' or 'roar', 轰鸣 is a verb — you can say 轰鸣着 (roaring) or 轰鸣起来 (start to roar).
verb
to roarto thunder (with a deep, continuous sound)
Examples
- 轰鸣。Yuǎnchù de léishēng hōng míng qǐlai.The thunder in the distance began to roar.
- 轰鸣，。Fādòngjī hōng míng zhe, chēzi zhǔnbèi chūfā le.The engine was roaring, and the car was about to set off.
- 轰鸣。Gōngdì shàng de jīqì hōng míng le yì zhěng tiān.The machinery at the construction site roared all day long.
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