鏧 (lóng) - A loud, resonant sound & the sound of striking metal or bells.

鏧Tone 2

lóng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鏧 · lóng

A loud, resonant sound;

the sound of striking metal or bells.

A loud, resonant soundthe sound of striking metal or bells.

Usage highlights

Resonant soundClanging soundLoud metallic soundSound of striking metalAncient bell sound

Synonyms

  • 锵— clanging sound of metal
  • 铮— clanging or clashing sound
  • 镗— sound of beating gongs or drums

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bell produced a resonant sound (鏧鏧).
  • The metal struck with a loud clang (鏧然).
  • The sound of the gong echoed (鏧响).

Collocations

  • Resonant sound(鏧鏧)
  • Clanging sound(鏧然)
  • Loud metallic sound(鏧响)
  • Sound of striking metal(鏧声)
  • Ancient bell sound(钟鏧)

Idioms

  • The sound of metal striking(金鏧玉振)
  • Resonant and far-reaching(鏧鏧盈耳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It describes the resonant sound of metal objects, particularly bells and gongs in ancient ceremonial contexts.
  • The character's complexity suggests specialized usage in describing specific auditory experiences.

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