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Character · Onomatopoeia · AdjectiveTraditional錚

onomatopoeia for metallic sound; upright and unyielding

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

onomatopoeia

clang; clank; the sound of metal striking metal

Often used in reduplicated form 铮铮. Describes the ringing sound of bells, swords, or other metal objects.

Fēng风
líng铃
zài在
fēng风
zhōng中
zhēng铮
zhēng铮
zuò作
xiǎng响
 。

The wind chimes were clanging in the wind.

Bǎo宝
jiàn剑
chū出
qiào鞘
 ，
fā发
chū出
zhēng铮
zhēng铮
de的
shēng声
xiǎng响
 。

The treasured sword was drawn from its scabbard, emitting a clear metallic ring.

2.

adjective

upright and unyielding; firm and unbending

literary

Usually appears in set phrases such as 铁骨铮铮. Describes a person of strong moral character who remains steadfast under pressure.

Tā他
tiě铁
gǔ骨
zhēng铮
zhēng铮
 ，
cóng从
bù不
xiàng向
è恶
shì势
lì力
dī低
tóu头
 。

He was unyielding as iron, never bowing his head to evil forces.

Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
rén人
zhēng铮
zhēng铮
bù不
qū屈
 ，
shǒu守
zhù住
le了
zì自
jǐ己
de的
yuán原
zé则
 。

This elderly man remained steadfast and unyielding, holding fast to his principles.