喤 (huáng) - Sound of a bell or loud, harmonious sound & used to describe resonant, majestic sounds.

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huáng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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喤 · huáng

Sound of a bell or loud, harmonious sound;

used to describe resonant, majestic sounds.

Sound of a bell or loud, harmonious soundused to describe resonant, majestic sounds.

Usage highlights

Sound of a bellHarmonious soundCeremonial musicMajestic soundResonant sound

Synonyms

  • 响— sound, noise
  • 鸣— to sound, to ring
  • 锵— clanging sound (of metals)

Antonyms

  • 寂— silent, quiet
  • 静— still, quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bell rang loudly (钟声喤喤).
  • The harmonious sound of music (音乐喤喤).
  • The majestic sound of ceremonial music (礼乐喤喤).

Collocations

  • Sound of a bell(钟声喤喤)
  • Harmonious sound(喤喤之声)
  • Ceremonial music(喤喤礼乐)
  • Majestic sound(喤喤之音)
  • Resonant sound(喤喤响亮)

Idioms

  • The sound of bells and drums(钟鼓喤喤)
  • Harmonious and majestic music(喤喤厥声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical texts to describe the harmonious, majestic sounds of ceremonial bells and music.
  • Associated with formal, grand occasions in ancient Chinese court and ritual contexts.
  • The character conveys a sense of dignity, harmony, and ceremonial grandeur.

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