Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
暴雨过后,浑浊的河水从桥洞里涌了出来。Bàoyǔ guò hòu, húnzhuó de héshuǐ cóng qiáodòng lǐ yǒng le chūlái.After the torrential rain, muddy river water surged out from under the bridge.
演唱会一开始,歌迷就从四面八方涌进了体育场。Yǎnchànghuì yī kāishǐ, gēmí jiù cóng sìmiàn bāfāng yǒng jìn le tǐyùchǎng.As soon as the concert began, fans poured into the stadium from all directions.
听到这个好消息,激动的泪水涌上了她的眼眶。Tīngdào zhège hǎo xiāoxi, jīdòng de lèishuǐ yǒng shàng le tā de yǎnkuàng.Upon hearing the good news, tears of excitement welled up in her eyes.