Definitions

péng used in 澎湃[péng pài]; Taiwan pr. [pēng]

Etymology phono-semantic

water

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character '澎' derives from the semantic water radical '氵' coupled with the phonetic component '彭', which implies a booming sound, thus originally denoting the sound and motion of surging water. Its structural composition has always emphasized this link to hydrodynamic force and auditory resonance. Although its fundamental meaning pertains to turbulent waves, exemplified in terms like '澎湃', its application has expanded metaphorically to encompass any powerful and swelling force, such as emotional fervor or ideological momentum, while its written form has remained consistent throughout its history.

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湖很美丽。

Pénghú hěn měilì.

Penghu is very beautiful.

湖的海鲜有名。

Pénghú de hǎixiān yǒumíng.

The seafood in Penghu is famous.

海浪湃壮观。

Hǎilàng péngpài zhuàngguān.

The surging waves are spectacular.

他的心中湃着热情。

Tā de xīnzhōng péngpài zhe rèqíng.

In his heart, passion is surging.

湖列岛位于台湾海峡。

Pénghú lièdǎo wèiyú Táiwān Hǎixiá.

The Penghu Islands are located in the Taiwan Strait.

经济发展像湃的江河一样。

Jīngjì fāzhǎn xiàng péngpài de jiānghé yīyàng.

Economic development is like surging rivers.

湃的时代洪流中,我们不断学习。

Zài péngpài de shídài hóngliú zhōng, wǒmen bùduàn xuéxí.

In the surging torrent of the times, we keep learning.

面对湃而来的信息浪潮,保持理性至关重要。

Miànduì péngpài ér lái de xìnxī làngcháo, bǎochí lǐxìng zhìguān zhòngyào.

Facing the surging tide of information, maintaining rationality is crucial.