(tāng) - A descriptive character used in the onomatopoeic word

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tāng | 20 strokes | radical:

· 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

Synonyms

  • clanging sound of metals or jades
  • clanging or booming sound (alternative form)

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.

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