铿 (kēng) — (onomatopoeia) clang, clatter (of metal striking metal)
Definition
A literary onomatopoeia for the ringing clang of metal striking metal — used almost always in fixed patterns like 铿的一声 or 铿锵, not as a standalone verb.
onomatopoeia
clangclatter (of metal striking metal)
Examples
- 铿，。Zhī tīng kēng de yī shēng, tiě guō diào zài le dì shàng.With a clang, the iron pot fell to the ground.
- 铿，。Luó gǔ fā chū kēng de yī shēng, rè nao fēi fán.The gongs and drums gave out a clanging sound, very lively.
- ，铿。Bǎo jiàn xiāng jī, fā chū kēng de shēng xiǎng.The swords clashed, producing a clanging sound.
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