錚 (zhēng) - Clang & clanking sound of metals or jades

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錚 · zhēng

Clang;

clanking sound of metals or jades;

used to describe a clear, resonant sound.

Clangclanking sound of metals or jadesused to describe a clear, resonant sound.

Usage highlights

Clanging soundIron bones clangClanging ironClanging sound of metalsClanging and clatteringClanging armor

Synonyms

  • 锵— clang; tinkle (similar metallic sound)
  • 铛— clang; clank (metallic sound)

Antonyms

  • 哑— mute; silent (opposite of resonant sound)
  • 寂— quiet; still (opposite of clanging)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of clashing swords(铮铮的刀剑声)
  • A clanging sound of metal(铮铮作响)
  • Iron bones clang(铮铮铁骨)
  • Jade makes a clinking sound(铮铮玉声)

Collocations

  • Clanging sound(铮铮)
  • Iron bones clang(铮铮铁骨)
  • Clanging iron(铮铁)
  • Clanging sound of metals(铮鏦)
  • Clanging and clattering(铮铮鏦鏦)
  • Clanging armor(铮铮铠甲)

Idioms

  • Iron bones that clang(铮铮铁骨)
  • Clanging and firm(铮铮有声)
  • Clanging iron bones(铁骨铮铮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe metallic sounds, especially in classical Chinese poetry and literature.
  • Associated with qualities of strength, resilience, and unyielding character, as in '铮铮铁骨' (iron bones that clang).
  • Used in descriptions of weapons, armor, and musical instruments in historical texts.

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