鎤 (huàng) - Sound of a bell or metal object ringing & a clanging or jingling sound.

鎤Tone 4

huàng ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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鎤 · huàng

Sound of a bell or metal object ringing;

a clanging or jingling sound.

Sound of a bell or metal object ringinga clanging or jingling sound.

Usage highlights

Ringing soundClanging metalJingling jadeResonant bellClinking ornamentsClear and melodious sound

Synonyms

  • 响— sound; to make a sound
  • 鸣— to chirp; to ring; to sound
  • 锵— clanging sound (of metals)

Antonyms

  • 寂— silence; quiet
  • 静— still; quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bell made a clear ringing sound (钟声鎤鎤).
  • The jade pendants jingled as she walked (玉佩鎤然).
  • The metal ornaments produced a pleasant clinking (金属饰物鎤鎤作响).

Collocations

  • Ringing sound(鎤声)
  • Clanging metal(鎤金)
  • Jingling jade(鎤玉)
  • Resonant bell(鎤钟)
  • Clinking ornaments(鎤饰)
  • Clear and melodious sound(清鎤)

Idioms

  • The sound of gold and jade(金声玉鎤)
  • Bells and stones resonating together(钟石鎤鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with the resonant, clear sounds of ancient bronze bells and musical stones in Chinese ritual music.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe the pleasant, metallic sounds of ornaments, bells, or weapons.

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