锵
tinkling of small bells
Closest English meanings
clang·resonant
The Calligrapher — Mǐ Fú 米芾
Song eccentric genius of dynamic, 'flying' running script.
Song calligrapher (1051–1107), master of running script — Song eccentric genius ('crazy Zhang, idiot Mi') whose running script alternates discipline with glee. Song dynasty
Cultural Story
锵 is onomatopoeic, the metal radical catching a clear, ringing resonance. It is the bright note of bronze and bell, the sound of things struck true; paired with 铿 it forms 铿锵, clangorous and forceful, the rhythm of stirring speech and the march of feet.
Common words & phrases
- 铿锵 clang · resonant · forceful
- 锵锵 clang · ringing
Read the story behind the character
With 铿 it forms 铿锵, clangorous and forceful, the rhythm of stirring speech or marching song; 锵锵 is the ringing of ornaments and gongs. The character lends any line a music of resolved, resounding metal.
Own this character
Purchase delivers the original SVG of this glyph, brushed by Mǐ Fú 米芾, ready to place on skin, paper, or screen.