Definition

1. Onomatopoeia:
   • Sound of clapping: Represents the sharp, rhythmic sound of hands striking together, as in applause.
   • Sound of crackling or popping: Represents a rapid series of short, sharp, explosive sounds, such as bamboo or firecrackers popping, or fat sizzling in a hot pan.

Usage Examples

• Onomatopoeia:
  • Tiếng vỗ tay lốp bốp vang lên khắp hội trường. (The sound of clapping lốp bốp echoed throughout the auditorium.)
  • Tre khô nổ lốp bốp trong lửa. (The dry bamboo popped lốp bốp in the fire.)
  • Mỡ phi hành tỏi nghe lốp bốp. (The fat for frying the onions and garlic sizzled lốp bốp.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used in reduplicative form () to emphasize a continuous or repetitive series of sounds. The singular form is rarely used alone.

Variants and Related Words

• Lộp bộp: A common variant spelling with the same meaning.
• Răng rắc (onomatopoeia): Another onomatopoeic word for cracking or crunching sounds, but typically for a harder, more brittle material (e.g., breaking bone, ice).
• Tí tách (onomatopoeia): Represents lighter, gentler pattering or ticking sounds (e.g., light rain, a clock).

Synonyms

• Clap: for the sound of applause.
• Crackle: for a series of light, sharp popping sounds.
• Pop: for a short, explosive sound.
• Sizzle: for the sound of frying.

Related Idioms

• While not a standalone idiom, is frequently used within descriptive phrases to vividly depict auditory scenes, especially in literature and storytelling.