隆隆

lónglóng
adverb #22,617

Meanings

  1. 1 rumbling (sound)
  2. 2 thundering
  3. 3 roaring (of engines, thunder, cannons)

Examples

HSK 7-9
Yuǎnchù chuánlái lónglóng de léishēng.
A rumbling of thunder came from the distance.
HSK 7-9
Tǎnkè lónglóng de shǐguò jiēdào.
Tanks rumbled down the street.

Tips

usage
隆隆 is an onomatopoeia describing low, rolling, continuous sounds - thunder, heavy machinery, cannons, or earthquakes. It can be used as an adverb modifying a verb of movement or sound.

Stroke Order

lóng