hōng

death of prince

  • created sense approved 薨 · hōng · to pass away — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    hōng

    to pass away

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

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  • created sense approved 薨 · hōng · swarming sound — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    hōng

    swarming sound

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

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