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Chinese
huālā
Meaning: the sound of splashing, rushing, or something falling noisily
Part of Speech: Interjection

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Example

雨水打在鐵皮屋頂上,嘩啦一聲把我驚醒了。
雨水打在铁皮屋顶上,哗啦一声把我惊醒了。
Rainwater struck the metal roof, and the loud splash startled me awake.

Usage Notes

This onomatopoeia imitates a loud, flowing, splashing, or crashing sound and is common in vivid narration.

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