咣 (guāng) - Onomatopoeia for a loud, crashing, clanging, or banging

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guāng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 口

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咣 · guāng

Onomatopoeia for a loud, crashing, clanging, or banging sound, often metallic.

Onomatopoeia for a loud, crashing, clanging, or banging

Usage highlights

Loud clangSlam shutClatter downClanging noiseMetallic bangDoor slam

Synonyms

  • 哐— clang; bang (similar onomatopoeia)
  • 铛— clang; clank (metallic sound)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gong made a loud clang (咣的一声).
  • He slammed the door shut (咣当关上门).
  • The pot fell with a clatter (锅咣当掉在地上).
  • The bell rang loudly (钟咣咣地响).

Collocations

  • Loud clang(咣的一声)
  • Slam shut(咣当关上)
  • Clatter down(咣当掉下)
  • Clanging noise(咣咣的响声)
  • Metallic bang(金属的咣当声)
  • Door slam(门咣当一声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in written Chinese to vividly depict sudden, loud impact sounds, especially metallic ones.
  • Commonly seen in novels and scripts to enhance auditory imagery and dramatic effect.
  • Often reduplicated (咣咣) or combined with other onomatopoeia (咣当) for rhythmic and emphatic effect.

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