Definition
隆 (lōng) is an onomatopoeia that imitates the deep, rumbling sound of drums, often used in literary or descriptive contexts to evoke a rhythmic, booming beat. It appears in phrases like 隆然 (lōng rán, 'with a drumming sound') and is distinct from the common reading lóng (meaning 'prosperous, grand').
onomatopoeia
the sound of drumsrumbleboom
Examples
- 。Yuǎn chù chuán lái lōng lōng de gǔ shēng.The sound of drums came rumbling from afar.
- ，隆。Tā qiāo qǐ dà gǔ, lōng rán zuò xiǎng.He beat the big drum, making a booming sound.
- ，。Hūnlǐ shàng gǔ shēng lōng lōng, qìfēn rèliè.At the wedding, the drums rumbled, and the atmosphere was lively.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.