哐 (kuāng) - Onomatopoeia for a loud clanging, banging, or crashing

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kuāng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 口

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哐 · kuāng

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

Onomatopoeia for a loud clanging, banging, or crashing

Usage highlights

ClangSlam shutMetallic crashBangClatterGong sound

Synonyms

  • 铛— clang (onomatopoeia)
  • 咣— bang, crash (onomatopoeia)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The door slammed shut with a bang (门哐的一声关上了).
  • He dropped the metal tray with a clatter (托盘哐当一声掉在地上).
  • The sound of a gong (哐的锣声).

Collocations

  • Clang(哐当)
  • Slam shut(哐地关上)
  • Metallic crash(哐啷)
  • Bang(哐的一声)
  • Clatter(哐啷作响)
  • Gong sound(哐的锣响)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in written Chinese to vividly depict sudden, loud, metallic impact sounds.
  • Often appears in literature and comics for sound effects to enhance auditory imagery.

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