Left stone radical (Kangxi #112) — the indexing radical, depicting a rocky outcrop under a cliff overhang. Anchors
砰 in the impact family: the heavy thud of stone striking is the sound the character imitates (a bang, a crash, a slam —
砰的一声 with a bang). Same radical groups
碎 (shatter),
砸 (smash),
砍 (chop),
破 (break).