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The character "霆" is etymologically derived from the combination of the semantic component 雨, meaning rain, and the phonetic component 廷, which indicates its pronunciation, forming a compound that originally referred to a sudden and powerful thunderclap. Over time, its meaning expanded from denoting specifically the sound of thunder to encompassing the phenomenon of thunder itself, while also acquiring metaphorical applications in classical literature to convey notions of abrupt force or authority. The structural integrity of the character has persisted without major alteration, with its components consistently mirroring its intrinsic connection to storm-related imagery.
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天空中有雷霆作响。
雷霆的声音很大。
雷霆劈中了那棵树。
风暴带来了雷霆和闪电。
在雷霆之后，往往会有暴雨。
他的怒吼如雷霆。
他的演讲富有雷霆般的力量。
古代神话中，雷神掌管雷霆。