鞺 (tāng) - A descriptive character used in the onomatopoeic word
鞺 · tāng
A descriptive character used in the onomatopoeic word 鞺鞳 (tāngtà), describing the sound of drums, bells, or other percussive instruments.
A descriptive character used in the onomatopoeic word
Usage highlights
鞺鞳 soundbell sounddrum soundresonant clangpercussive sound
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The temple bell rang with a loud clang (钟声鞺鞳).
- War drums beat with a booming sound (战鼓鞺鞳).
- The percussion created a resonant clanging (打击乐发出鞺鞳之声).
Collocations
- 鞺鞳 sound(鞺鞳)
- bell sound(钟鞺)
- drum sound(鼓鞺)
- resonant clang(鞺然)
- percussive sound(鞺鞳声)
Idioms
- The sound of drums and bells(钟鼓鞺鞳)
- Resounding like thunder(鞺鞳如雷)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature as an onomatopoeic character.
- Often used in descriptions of ceremonial music, temple bells, or military drums.
- Represents the grandeur and solemnity of traditional Chinese ceremonial sounds.