Definitions

qiāng (noun) tinkling sound (of metal)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "锵" derives from a phono-semantic composition where the radical "金" denotes its connection to metal, and the component "将" supplies its phonetic quality, reflecting its origin as an onomatopoeic representation of metallic resonance. Its traditional counterpart "鏘" retains the same metal radical but employs "將" for sound, with both forms consistently conveying the clanging or ringing noise produced by metal objects. Throughout its history, this character has steadfastly functioned as a lexical symbol for such auditory phenomena, primarily in written language, without undergoing significant alteration in its fundamental meaning, thus maintaining a structural and semantic continuity across its evolved forms.

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锣声响起。

Luó shēng qiāng qiāng xiǎng qǐ.

The sound of the gong clanged.

铁匠打铁,作响。

Tiějiang dǎ tiě, qiāng qiāng zuò xiǎng.

The blacksmith forges iron, making clanging sounds.

远处传来的金属碰撞声。

Yuǎn chù chuán lái qiāng qiāng de jīnshǔ pèngzhuàng shēng.

The clanging sound of metal碰撞 came from afar.

宝剑出鞘,然有声。

Bǎojiàn chū qiào, qiāng rán yǒu shēng.

The precious sword left its scabbard with a clear metallic ring.

他的话语有力,充满自信。

Tā de huàyǔ qiāng qiāng yǒu lì, chōngmǎn zìxìn.

His words were forceful and confident, ringing with conviction.

锣鼓队一路镗镗,热闹非凡。

Luógǔ duì yílù qiāng qiāng tāng tāng, rènao fēifán.

The gong and drum team moved along with a clanging and banging, creating an extraordinarily lively atmosphere.

琴声本应悠扬,他却弹得铿刺耳。

Qín shēng běn yīng yōuyáng, tā què tán dé qiāng kēng cì'ěr.

The zither's music should have been melodious, but he played it with a harsh, clanging sound.

这铿的誓言,代表了他们坚定的决心。

Zhè kēngqiāng de shìyán, dàibiǎo le tāmen jiāndìng de juéxīn.

This solemn and forceful vow represents their firm determination.