鍧 (hōng) - A loud, resonant sound, especially the sound of & used in classical Chinese to describe sonorous reverberations.

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鍧 · hōng

A loud, resonant sound, especially the sound of bells, gongs, or thunder;

used in classical Chinese to describe sonorous reverberations.

A loud, resonant sound, especially the sound ofused in classical Chinese to describe sonorous reverberations.

Usage highlights

Resonant soundEchoing thunderBell resonanceReverberating gongSonorous echoResounding noise

Synonyms

  • 轰— roar, boom, rumble
  • 鸣— to sound, ring, chirp
  • 响— sound, noise, echo

Antonyms

  • 寂— silence, quiet
  • 静— still, calm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of bells echoed (钟声鍧然).
  • Thunder rumbled in the distance (雷声鍧鍧).
  • The gong produced a resonant tone (锣声鍧响).

Collocations

  • Resonant sound(鍧然)
  • Echoing thunder(雷鍧)
  • Bell resonance(钟鍧)
  • Reverberating gong(锣鍧)
  • Sonorous echo(鍧响)
  • Resounding noise(鍧聒)

Idioms

  • The sound of thunder and lightning(雷霆鍧鍧)
  • Bells and drums resonating together(钟鼓鍧鍧)
  • Echoing through the mountains(山谷鍧然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe majestic, resonant sounds.
  • Often associated with ceremonial instruments like bells and drums in ancient rituals.
  • Rare in modern vernacular but preserved in literary and poetic contexts.

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