gong
锣鼓,锣鼓声,锣声,锣鼓喧天
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Definitions
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- : a large bronze disk, of Asian origin, having an upturned rim, that produces a vibrant, hollow tone when struck, usually with a stick or hammer that has a padded head.
- : a shallow bell sounded by a hammer operated electrically or mechanically: The fire-alarm system will automatically sound the gong.
- : a rod or wire, either straight or bent into a spiral, on which the time is struck.
- : British Slang. a medal or military decoration.
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- : to sound as a gong does; ring, chime, or reverberate.
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Examples
At first glance, it might sound like a New Age concept, but those who have been privy to the sound of bells in Hindu temples or gongs in Buddhist monasteries will know it’s rooted in ancient practices.
The Best Documentary Feature gong for My Octopus Teacher at this year’s Academy Awards has been seen by many critics as the type of underdog story Oscar loves.
But it was a real gong and it came with a nice ribbon and a letter from the Queen.
“Nobody wins when there is so much shame or guilt around the topic,” says Tina Gong.
China in the limelight with its magic act making Uighurs, dissidents, Falun Gong and weibo blogs disappear without a trace.
In 2011, the wires were clogged with stories of a potential Peace Prize gong for Julian Assange.
Wardens and guards with names like Interrogator Wu and Officer Gong deprived the prisoners they hated of meat.
Almost coincident with the last stroke came the sweeter note of a silver gong from somewhere close at hand.
Close to the veranda stood a big night-gong, never used except for flood, or fire in the village.
Maud Barrington's face had grown very colorless, but she said nothing, and her aunt rose and raised the hammer of a gong.
So it happened that this was the main thought in his mind when the starter's gong sounded and the racers shot away down the track.