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咚
dōng
Description
“咚”是一个声音词，用来表示很重的东西掉下来或者敲门时发出的声音。
"咚" is an onomatopoeic word used to represent the sound of something heavy falling or knocking on a door.
我们常常说“咚咚咚”来表示敲门或者鼓的声音。
We often say "咚咚咚" to represent the sound of knocking or a drum.
Meanings
咚dōng
thud; thump (sound of heavy object or knocking)
石头咚的一声掉进水里。
The stone fell into the water with a splash.
咚咚dōng dōng
repeated thumping or drumming sound
外面有人咚咚地敲门。
Someone is knocking loudly on the door outside.
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Notes
- Etymology
onomatopoeia; 口 radical marks it as a sound word, 冬 gives the pronunciation.
- Nuance
usually doubled or tripled (咚咚咚) to mimic ongoing knocking or drumbeats.
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