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霹雳
pīlì
Description
霹雳是打雷时非常响、非常大的声音。
"霹雳" is the very loud, very big sound made during thunder.
下大雨的时候，天上常常会有霹雳。
When it rains heavily, there is often "霹雳" in the sky.
Meanings
霹雳pīlì
a sudden, loud clap of thunder
一声霹雳把孩子吓哭了。
A thunderclap scared the child into crying.
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Notes
- Etymology
霹 and 雳 both relate to thunder; together they mean a sharp thunderclap.
- Nuance
霹雳 stresses a sudden, sharp crash, stronger than the general word 雷.
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