叭

bā

onomatopoeia #16,098

Meanings

1 (onomatopoeia) a bang or sharp noise (gunfire, etc.)

Characters

(sound of a bang or pop)

Examples

叭的一声，气球破了。

Bā de yī shēng, qìqiú pò le.

Pop! The balloon burst.

远处传来叭叭的枪声。

Yuǎnchù chuánlái bābā de qiāngshēng.

The sound of gunfire came from the distance.

Tips

usage

Often appears as part of 喇叭 (lǎba, horn/trumpet). On its own, it's an onomatopoeia for sharp popping or cracking sounds.

Stroke Order

叭 bā