chōng

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Meaning of 冲击波

冲击波 means shock wave from an explosion; compression wave from supersonic motion. Pronounced chōng jī bō.

  • shock wave from an explosion
  • compression wave from supersonic motion
  • metaphor for a powerful force of impact or influence

Definitions & Examples

shì
yàn
chǎn
shēng
de
chōng
cuī
huǐ
shù
gōng
wài
de
jiàn
zhù
 

The shock wave generated by a nuclear test can destroy buildings several kilometers away.

Zhà
dàn
bào
zhà
hòu
 
qiáng
de
chōng
zhèn
suì
le
suǒ
yǒu
chuāng
 

After the bomb exploded, the powerful blast wave shattered all the windows.

Fáng
gōng
shì
néng
gòu
chōng
de
huài
 

Defensive fortifications must be able to withstand the destruction caused by shock waves.