鈜 (hóng) - Hong — the sound of metal striking or & used in names to convey strength, solidity, or

鈜Tone 2

hóng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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鈜 · hóng

Hong — the sound of metal striking or clanging;

used in names to convey strength, solidity, or a resonant quality.

Hong — the sound of metal striking orused in names to convey strength, solidity, or

Usage highlights

Resonant soundStrong and solidMetallic clang

Synonyms

  • 锵— clanging sound of metals
  • 铿— clang; sound of striking metal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bell made a resonant sound (鈜然).
  • The name conveys a sense of strength and solidity (名字寓意坚固).
  • It is used in some given names (用于一些人名).

Collocations

  • Resonant sound(鈜然)
  • Strong and solid(坚固鈜然)
  • Metallic clang(金属鈜声)

Idioms

  • Resonant and firm(鈜然坚固)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is composed of the metal radical (金), indicating its association with metallic sounds or qualities.
  • It is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in some given names, often to impart a sense of strength or durability.
  • The phonetic component (厷) suggests its pronunciation while the semantic component reinforces its metallic connotation.

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