霆

tíng

廷 + 雨

Definitions

tíng clap of thunder

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 雨 represents the meaning and 廷 represents the sound.

Semantic: 雨 Phonetic: 廷

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霆 is a phono-semantic compound with the rain radical 雨 on top, placing it within the semantic category of storm-related weather phenomena. The bottom component 廷 serves as the phonetic indicator. It specifically denotes a sudden, violent thunderclap or severe thunderstorm, emphasizing extreme intensity and explosive force compared to general thunder. Due to its association with immense power and awe-inspiring natural force, it is often used in martial or literary contexts to describe swift, overwhelming strikes, furious anger, or actions executed with the shocking speed and unstoppable impact of a thunderbolt.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Cao Wei (Three Kingdoms: 222-280 AD)

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Example Sentences Hide

天空中有雷霆作响。

Tiānkōng zhōng yǒu léitíng zuò xiǎng.

There is thunder roaring in the sky.

雷霆的声音很大。

Léitíng de shēngyīn hěn dà.

The sound of thunder is very loud.

雷霆劈中了那棵树。

Léitíng pī zhòng le nà kē shù.

The thunderbolt struck that tree.

风暴带来了雷霆和闪电。

Fēngbào dài lái le léitíng hé shǎndiàn.

The storm brought thunder and lightning.

在雷霆之后，往往会有暴雨。

Zài léitíng zhīhòu, wǎngwǎng huì yǒu bàoyǔ.

After thunder, there is often heavy rain.

他的怒吼如雷霆。

Tā de nù hǒu rú léitíng.

His angry roar is like thunder.

他的演讲富有雷霆般的力量。

Tā de yǎnjiǎng fùyǒu léitíng bān de lìliàng.

His speech has thunder-like power.

古代神话中，雷神掌管雷霆。

Gǔdài shénhuà zhōng, léishén zhǎngguǎn léitíng.

In ancient mythology, the thunder god controls thunder.

Related Characters

Component: 廷

Component: 雨

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