湃
sound of waves
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Readings
On'yomi
- ハイ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
湃 centers on the sound of waves, specifically the crashing or surging noise of water.
Most common words using 湃
- 澎湃ほうはい
as the sound of surging water
Study
Etymology
湃 combines 氵 (water) with 拜, which likely contributes the sound. The character is used to represent the sound of waves.
Meaning mnemonic
The water radical 氵 beside 拜 suggests water making a loud, crashing sound. Imagine waves slapping against a shore with a 'pai' sound.
Reading mnemonic
For ハイ, picture a high wave crashing down: high -> ハイ, and the sound of the wave is the ハイ reading.