clang of metal; clashing sound
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onomatopoeia for the clashing or striking sound of metal
literaryLiterary usage. Imitates the sharp, resonant sound produced when metal objects strike each other, such as swords, bells, or armor.
Zhǐ只
tīng听
zhēng铮
cōng𪭢
yī一
shēng声
，
bǎo宝
jiàn剑
chū出
qiào鞘
。
There was only a sharp clang as the precious sword was drawn from its scabbard.
Yuǎn远
chù处
chuán传
lái来
zhēng铮
cōng𪭢
de的
jīn金
shǔ属
zhuàng撞
jī击
shēng声
。
From afar came the clashing sound of metal striking metal.
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Liǎng两
jiàn剑
xiāng相
jiāo交
，
zhēng铮
cōng𪭢
zuò作
xiǎng响
。
The two swords crossed with a ringing clang.