瑽 (cōng) - Jade pendant tinkling sound — describes the pleasant,

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cōng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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Jade pendant tinkling sound — describes the pleasant, melodious sound made by jade pendants or ornaments when they strike together.

Jade pendant tinkling sound — describes the pleasant,

Usage highlights

Jade tinklingTinkling sound of jadeJade pendants tinklingTinkling jade ornamentsJade chimes ringing

Synonyms

  • 琤— tinkling sound of jade or jade-like objects
  • 叮当— tinkling, jingling sound (more general)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade pendants made a tinkling sound (玉佩瑽瑽).
  • The wind chimes produced a melodious jade-like sound (风铃瑽然).
  • Her jewelry jingled as she walked (环佩瑽瑽).

Collocations

  • Jade tinkling(瑽瑽)
  • Tinkling sound of jade(瑽然)
  • Jade pendants tinkling(玉佩瑽瑽)
  • Tinkling jade ornaments(瑽琤)
  • Jade chimes ringing(玉磬瑽瑽)

Idioms

  • The tinkling sound of jade pendants(玉佩瑽瑽)
  • Jade ornaments ringing clearly(瑽琤作响)
  • The pleasant sound of jade striking(瑽然有声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, jade pendants were worn as ornaments and status symbols, producing pleasant sounds when moving.
  • The character evokes classical elegance and refinement, associated with aristocratic culture and ritual objects.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe the harmonious sounds of jade ornaments in motion.

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