鼚 (chāng) - Drumming sound & the sound of drumming in ancient Chinese texts.

鼚Tone 1

chāng ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

鼚 · chāng

Drumming sound;

the sound of drumming in ancient Chinese texts.

Drumming soundthe sound of drumming in ancient Chinese texts.

Usage highlights

Drumming soundCeremonial drumAncient drummingRhythmic drummingMusic and drumming

Synonyms

  • 鼓— drum; to drum
  • 擂— to beat (a drum)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of drumming (鼓鼙之声) echoed through the hall.
  • Ancient rituals featured ceremonial drumming (鼚鼓).
  • The character appears in classical texts describing music (鼚音).

Collocations

  • Drumming sound(鼚声)
  • Ceremonial drum(鼚鼓)
  • Ancient drumming(古鼚)
  • Rhythmic drumming(节鼚)
  • Music and drumming(乐鼚)

Idioms

  • The sound of drumming and dancing(鼚舞之声)
  • Drumming that shakes the heavens(震天鼚鼓)
  • Harmonious drumming(和鼚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese musical and ritual contexts, particularly in classical texts.
  • Associated with ceremonial music and court performances in historical China.
  • Represents the auditory aspect of traditional Chinese musical performances.

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