硿 (kōng) - The sound of striking stones & a clattering or knocking sound, especially from rocks

硿Tone 1

kōng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

硿 · kōng

The sound of striking stones;

a clattering or knocking sound, especially from rocks or stones.

The sound of striking stonesa clattering or knocking sound, especially from rocks

Usage highlights

The sound of stonesClattering soundMaking a knocking noiseStone striking soundEchoing clatter

Synonyms

  • 砰— bang, thump (impact sound)
  • 咚— thud, knock (hollow impact sound)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of stones knocking together(硿硿声)
  • The rocks fell with a clatter(硿然)
  • The sound echoed in the valley(硿硿作响)

Collocations

  • The sound of stones(硿声)
  • Clattering sound(硿然)
  • Making a knocking noise(硿硿)
  • Stone striking sound(石硿)
  • Echoing clatter(硿响)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily an onomatopoeic character representing the sound of stones or rocks striking together
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe natural sounds in mountainous or rocky environments
  • Represents a specific auditory experience in traditional Chinese landscape appreciation

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