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The character "叭" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, combining the mouth radical (口) to denote association with sound or speech and the component "八" which primarily provides phonetic guidance, leading to its pronunciation akin to "bā". Etymologically, it originated as an onomatopoeic graph designed to mimic abrupt, sharp noises such as a dog's bark or the crack of a whip. Over centuries, its usage solidified within set lexical constructs, most notably in the compound "喇叭", where it contributes to denoting sound-producing instruments, thus extending its semantic field from mere sound imitation to encompassing objects that generate such sounds. While its core meaning has consistently revolved around auditory representation, the character's application has narrowed to specific phonetic and symbolic roles in modern vernacular, reflecting a stable yet specialized evolution within the Chinese writing system.
Example Sentences Hide
他按了一下喇叭。
外面传来了叭叭的喇叭声。
喇叭叭叭响，吵得人心烦。
爆竹叭的一声在空中炸开。
树枝被踩断，发出叭的脆响。
他叭嗒一声把书扔在了桌子上。
指挥家小手一抬，乐队便叭一个音符齐奏。
寂静中叭的一声脆响，像是瓷器碎裂的声音。