吧嗒 (bā) — (onomatopoeia) patter, splatter (of raindrops, liquid drops); (onomatopoeia) click (of a switch, lock, or mechanical action); (onomatopoeia) sound of smacking one's lips
Definition
吧嗒 (bā) is a written onomatopoeia for sharp, short sounds: raindrops pattering, a lock or switch clicking, or lips smacking. It pairs with 一声 or 的 to mimic the action.
onomatopoeia
pattersplatter (of raindrops, liquid drops)click (of a switch, lock, or mechanical action)sound of smacking one's lips
Examples
- 吧嗒。Yǔ diǎn r bā dì dǎ zài chuāng hu shàng.Raindrops pattered against the window.
- 吧嗒。Mén suǒ bā yī shēng guān shàng le.The door lock clicked shut.
- 吧嗒，。Tā bā dì zā le yí xià zuǐ, hǎo xiàng jué de wèi dào bú cuò.He smacked his lips, as if he liked the taste.
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