锣 (luó) - Gong — a large, flat, circular metal percussion

锣Tone 2

luó ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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锣 · luó

Gong — a large, flat, circular metal percussion instrument that is struck with a mallet, producing a deep, resonant sound.

Gong — a large, flat, circular metal percussion

Usage highlights

Gong and drumBronze gongGong soundStrike a gongGong ensembleLion dance gong

Synonyms

  • 钲— ancient bronze bell used in war and ceremonies

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The opera performance began with a loud gong (锣).
  • He struck the bronze gong (铜锣) three times.
  • Traditional lion dances feature gongs and drums (锣鼓).
  • The gong (锣声) signaled the end of the round.

Collocations

  • Gong and drum(锣鼓)
  • Bronze gong(铜锣)
  • Gong sound(锣声)
  • Strike a gong(敲锣)
  • Gong ensemble(锣队)
  • Lion dance gong(舞狮锣)

Idioms

  • Gongs and drums shaking the heavens(锣鼓喧天)
  • Beat the gong to open the way(鸣锣开道)
  • Gongs and drums in unison(锣鼓齐鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Gongs have been used in China for over 2,000 years in ceremonies, theater, and festivals.
  • In traditional Chinese opera, gongs mark entrances, exits, and dramatic moments.
  • Gongs are essential in lion and dragon dances, setting the rhythm and energizing the performance.
  • The character combines 'metal' (钅) and 'Lu' (罗), indicating a metal instrument that 'gathers' sound.

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