(gōng) - Gong — an ancient Chinese surname & also refers to a type of sound or

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gōng | 15 strokes | radical:

· gōng

Gong — an ancient Chinese surname;

also refers to a type of sound or impact, possibly onomatopoeic for a loud noise.

Gong — an ancient Chinese surnamealso refers to a type of sound or

Usage highlights

Gong surnameGong soundResonant gongAncient GongGong familyStone gong

Synonyms

  • Gong (more common surname with similar sound)
  • Gong (another surname with similar pronunciation)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Gong surname has a long history (碽氏).
  • The bell made a loud 'gong' sound (碽的一声).
  • He is researching ancient Gong family records (碽家族记录).
  • The stone produced a resonant sound when struck (碽响).

Collocations

  • Gong surname(碽氏)
  • Gong sound(碽声)
  • Resonant gong(碽响)
  • Ancient Gong(古碽)
  • Gong family(碽家)
  • Stone gong(石碽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 碽 is an ancient Chinese surname with historical roots.
  • The character may have originated as an onomatopoeic representation of the sound of striking stone or metal.
  • It appears in some historical texts and genealogical records as a rare surname.

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