How to Write 轰 (hōng) — Meaning “Boom; blast; rumble”

Q: What is a good memory trick to remember 轰?

Picture a car (车) crashing into two double-decker buses (双). The loud crash makes a "轰" boom sound, helping you connect the visual to the meaning.

Q: How should I write 轰 correctly? What are common writing mistakes?

Write 轰 from top to bottom: first the radical 车, then the left 又, then the right 又. Make sure the bottom two 又 parts are balanced and not too wide, as a common mistake is making them too large or uneven.

Q: How is 轰 different from the similar characters 斩 and 軎?

轰 has a top-bottom structure (车 over 双) and means "boom" or "blast." 斩 has a left-right structure (车 on left, 斤 on right) and means "to cut." 軎 is a rare character for an axle end, with 车 on the left and a different right side.

Q: In what situations do Chinese speakers use 轰 in modern language?

You will see 轰 in words like 轰动 (sensation), 轰鸣 (roar), and 轰炸 (bomb). It often describes explosive sounds or dramatic events, such as a news story that causes a big stir (轰动).

Q: What common words use 轰?

Common words containing 轰 include: 轰动 (hōng dòng) — Sensation; stir; to cause a sensation; 轰鸣 (hōng míng) — To roar; to rumble; to boom; 轰炸 (hōng zhà) — To bomb; to bombard.

hōng HSK Level 7 8 strokes Radical: 车

轰 (hōng) means "Boom; blast; rumble" in Chinese. It has 8 strokes with the radical 车, and is HSK Level 7.

Rated 3.7/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Harder than 31% of HSK Level 7 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 轰动 (hōng dòng), 轰鸣 (hōng míng), 轰炸 (hōng zhà).

Due to its 8 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 轰 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 轰

The character 轰 (hōng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 is one of its key components.

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What Does hōng (轰) Mean in Chinese?

轰 means Boom; blast; rumble.

As an HSK Level 7 character, 轰 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character	轰
Pinyin	hōng (hong)
Meaning	Boom; blast; rumble
Strokes	8
Radical	车
HSK Level	7
Difficulty	3.7/5

Origin of 轰

轰 is a simplified form of 轟, which originally depicted three carts (车) together, symbolizing the loud rumbling noise of many vehicles. The modern version combines 车 (vehicle) with 双 (double), still suggesting multiple vehicles causing a boom.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a car (车) crashing into two other cars (双) with a loud BOOM!

Common Words with 轰

轰动 hōng dòng

Sensation; stir; to cause a sensation

轰鸣 hōng míng

To roar; to rumble; to boom

轰炸 hōng zhà

To bomb; to bombard

Example Sentences

这个消息很轰动。

zhè ge xiāo xī hěn hōng dòng

This news is sensational.

机器发出轰鸣声。

jī qì fā chū hōng míng shēng

The machine is making a roaring sound.

飞机在进行轰炸。

fēi jī zài jìn xíng hōng zhà

The plane is carrying out a bombing.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Radical
轰 (current)	hōng	8	车
斩	zhǎn	8	车
軎	wèi	10	车
轨	guǐ	6	车

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Frequently Asked Questions about 轰

What is the structure of 轰 and how do its parts relate to its meaning?

The character 轰 has the radical 车 (vehicle) on top and 双 (pair, two) below. This structure suggests many vehicles together, which implies a loud, rumbling noise like a boom or blast.

What is a good memory trick to remember 轰?

How should I write 轰 correctly? What are common writing mistakes?

How is 轰 different from the similar characters 斩 and 軎?

In what situations do Chinese speakers use 轰 in modern language?

What common words use 轰?

How to Write 轰 (hōng) — Meaning “Boom; blast; rumble”

Practice Writing 轰 (hōng)

How to Write 轰

What Does hōng (轰) Mean in Chinese?

Character Data

Origin of 轰

Common Words with 轰

Example Sentences

Similar Characters Comparison

Practice Writing 轰 (hōng)

Frequently Asked Questions about 轰

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