锵 (qiāng) - Clang & clatter

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锵 · qiāng

Clang;

clatter;

tinkling sound of metals or jade striking together;

onomatopoeia for metallic or jade sounds.

Clangclattertinkling sound of metals or jade striking together

Usage highlights

Clang and clatterTinkling of jadeClanging soundClang of metalsSonorous and forcefulJade tinkling

Synonyms

  • 铿— clang; clatter (similar metallic sound)
  • 铛— clang; clank (metallic sound)

Antonyms

  • 寂— silent; quiet
  • 静— still; quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gongs and drums clanged loudly (锣鼓铿锵).
  • Jade pendants tinkled as she walked (玉佩锵鸣).
  • The poem has a sonorous rhythm (诗韵铿锵).
  • The sound of swords clashing echoed (刀剑相击锵然).

Collocations

  • Clang and clatter(铿锵)
  • Tinkling of jade(锵鸣)
  • Clanging sound(锵然)
  • Clang of metals(锵锵)
  • Sonorous and forceful(铿锵有力)
  • Jade tinkling(玉锵)

Idioms

  • Resonant and forceful(铿锵有力)
  • The sound of jade and metals(金石铿锵)
  • Melodious and clear(锵金鸣玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe the clear, resonant sounds of traditional Chinese musical instruments and ceremonial objects.
  • Frequently appears in classical poetry to create auditory imagery of elegance and dignity.
  • Associated with ceremonial and ritual contexts where jade and metal instruments were used.

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