鏗 (kēng) - Clang — an onomatopoeic word for the sound & firm and resolute

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Clang — an onomatopoeic word for the sound of metal striking metal;

firm and resolute;

used to describe a clear, resonant sound or an unyielding character.

Clang — an onomatopoeic word for the soundfirm and resoluteused to describe a clear, resonant sound or

Usage highlights

Clang and clatterFirm and resoluteClanging soundResonant and pleasantClang of metalUnyielding character

Synonyms

  • 鏘— clang; tinkle (similar onomatopoeic character)
  • 鏜— clang; beat (of drums or metals)
  • 堅— firm; hard (similar meaning for resolute character)

Antonyms

  • 柔— soft; gentle (antonym to firm/resolute)
  • 弱— weak; feeble (antonym to strong/resolute)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hammer struck the anvil with a clang (鏗鏘).
  • He spoke with a firm and resolute tone (鏗鏘有力).
  • The metal gate made a clanging sound when it closed (鏗然作響).
  • Her words were clear and resonant (鏗鏘悅耳).

Collocations

  • Clang and clatter(鏗鏘)
  • Firm and resolute(鏗鏘有力)
  • Clanging sound(鏗然作響)
  • Resonant and pleasant(鏗鏘悅耳)
  • Clang of metal(金屬鏗鏘)
  • Unyielding character(性格鏗鏘)

Idioms

  • Firm and resolute(鏗鏘有力)
  • The sound of metal and stone(金石鏗鏘)
  • Clear and melodious(鏗鏘悅耳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally an onomatopoeic character representing the sound of metal striking metal.
  • Extended to describe firm, resolute character and clear, resonant speech or music.
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to depict majestic or solemn sounds.

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