玱 (qiāng) - The sound of jade or metal striking together & tinkling

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qiāng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 王

器情

玱 · qiāng

The sound of jade or metal striking together;

tinkling;

jingling.

The sound of jade or metal striking togethertinklingjingling.

Usage highlights

Tinkling of jadeSound of jadeJade ornaments tinklingHarmonious jade soundJade chimes ringing

Synonyms

  • 锵— clanging sound (of metal)
  • 玲— tinkling of jade
  • 琅— clinking sound (of jade)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade pendants made a tinkling sound (玉佩玱玱).
  • The sound of jade ornaments (玉声玱然).
  • The harmonious sound of jade chimes (玉磬玱玱).

Collocations

  • Tinkling of jade(玱玱)
  • Sound of jade(玉玱)
  • Jade ornaments tinkling(佩玉玱玱)
  • Harmonious jade sound(玱然)
  • Jade chimes ringing(玉磬玱玱)

Idioms

  • The jade pendants tinkle harmoniously(佩玉玱玱)
  • Jade ornaments producing clear sounds(琼琚玱然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with ancient Chinese ritual music and ceremonial jade ornaments.
  • Represents the refined, harmonious sounds produced by jade objects in traditional ceremonies.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe the elegant sounds of jade accessories worn by nobility.

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