gong in Chinese
gong in Chinese is 锣 — gong means a large metal disc that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck with a mallet.
gong in Chinese
锣
Pronounced: luó
(musical instruments) A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a loud resonant sound when struck with a soft hammer.
What does "gong" mean?
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noun A large metal disc that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck with a mallet.
"The monastery rang a gong to signal the start of meditation."
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noun British slang for a medal or award.
"He picked up another gong at the awards ceremony this year."
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verb To signal someone to stop, especially a contestant in a talent show, by striking a gong.
"The judges gonged the act off the stage after ten seconds."
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gong in a sentence
- The monastery rang a gong to signal the start of meditation.
- He picked up another gong at the awards ceremony this year.
- The judges gonged the act off the stage after ten seconds.
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What is "gong" in Chinese?
"gong" in Chinese is 锣. gong means: A large metal disc that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck with a mallet.
How do you pronounce 锣?
"gong" in Chinese is 锣, pronounced "luó".
How do you use "gong" in a sentence?
Example: "The monastery rang a gong to signal the start of meditation." In Chinese, "gong" is 锣.
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