澎
turbulent water
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Readings
On'yomi
- ホウ
- ヒョウ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
澎 centers on water in violent motion: turbulent, surging, or splashing water. The meaning is closely tied to the sound and image of water crashing or roaring.
Most common words using 澎
- 澎湃ほうはい
as the sound of surging water
Study
Etymology
澎 combines the water radical 氵 with 彭, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of a bursting or surging force. The exact historical development of 彭 is uncertain, but the combination suggests water that swells or crashes.
Meaning mnemonic
The water radical 氵 beside 彭, which resembles a drum being struck with decorative lines, suggests water pounding and splashing like a drumbeat: turbulent water.
Reading mnemonic
For ホウ, imagine a huge wave (ホウ) crashing against the shore with a loud 'hou' sound, like the roar of turbulent water.