clang; clank; outstanding talent
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesonomatopoeia
clang; clank; (of metallic objects) making a loud, clear striking sound
Typically used to describe the sound of metal instruments, weapons, or bells. Often reduplicated (AA) for emphasis.
Bǎo宝
jiàn剑
zhēng铮
zhēng铮
zuò作
xiǎng响
。
The precious sword clanged loudly.
Zhōng钟
shēng声
zhēng铮
zhēng铮
，
yuè悦
ěr耳
dòng动
tīng听
。
The bell rang with a clear clang, pleasant to the ear.
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Tiě铁
bǎn板
zhēng铮
zhēng铮
，
huǒ火
xīng星
sì四
jiàn溅
。
The iron plates clanged, sending sparks flying in all directions.
adjective
outstanding; exceptional; of superior character or talent
literaryDerived from the idiom 铁中铮铮, describing someone who stands out among peers like ringing iron among common metal. Often used in literary or formal contexts to describe moral integrity or exceptional ability.
Tiě铁
zhōng中
zhēng铮
zhēng铮
，
yōng庸
zhōng中
jiǎo佼
jiǎo佼
。
Outstanding among the iron, excellent among the mediocre.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
zhēng铮
zhēng铮
，
tiě铁
gǔ骨
zhēng铮
zhēng铮
。
He is a man of integrity, with unyielding moral fiber.
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Zhēng铮
zhēng铮
yǒu有
shēng声
，
bù不
tóng同
liú流
sú俗
。
He made his voice heard, refusing to follow vulgar trends.