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薨
hōng

death of prince

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents

Senses

薨 hōng to pass away

(bound form) to die; used in ancient times specifically for the death of feudal lords, princes, or high-ranking officials

薨 hōng swarming sound

the sound of a swarm of insects or a low, rumbling noise (often doubled as hōng hōng)

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