锵

鏘

qiāng

将 + 钅

Definitions

qiāng (noun) tinkling sound (of metal)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 将 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鏘.

Semantic: 钅 Phonetic: 将

About

锵 is a phonosemantic compound and the simplified form of 鏘. The metal radical 钅 (a simplification of 金) indicates metals, bells, or metallic instruments, while the component 将 (simplified from 將) suggests the pronunciation. The character is onomatopoeic, imitating the resonant, ringing, or clashing sound produced when metal objects, bells, or jade ornaments strike each other. It exclusively conveys auditory qualities and rhythmic resonance, without other meanings, and is frequently used in literary depictions of musical instruments or the majestic clank of weapons.

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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

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锣声锵锵响起。

Luó shēng qiāng qiāng xiǎng qǐ.

The sound of the gong clanged.

铁匠打铁，锵锵作响。

Tiějiang dǎ tiě, qiāng qiāng zuò xiǎng.

The blacksmith forges iron, making clanging sounds.

远处传来锵锵的金属碰撞声。

Yuǎn chù chuán lái qiāng qiāng de jīnshǔ pèngzhuàng shēng.

The clanging sound of metal碰撞 came from afar.

宝剑出鞘，锵然有声。

Bǎojiàn chū qiào, qiāng rán yǒu shēng.

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

他的话语锵锵有力，充满自信。

Tā de huàyǔ qiāng qiāng yǒu lì, chōngmǎn zìxìn.

His words were forceful and confident, ringing with conviction.

锣鼓队一路锵锵镗镗，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，他却弹得锵铿刺耳。

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.

这铿锵的誓言，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.

Related Characters

Component: 将

Component: 钅

锵