ding1 dong1叮噹叮当
Jyutpingding1 dong1
Yaledīng dōng
Definition
The ding-dong sound of a doorbell, wind chime, or similar clear ring.
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How it's used
This onomatopoeia is primarily used to describe the sharp, metallic sound of a doorbell or a wind chime. It captures the specific resonance of a small bell being struck, rather than the deep tolling of a large church bell. While it can be repeated for emphasis, it is often used as a single sound event to indicate a sudden arrival or signal.
Examples
There was a ding-dong sound at the door, someone must have arrived.
Related words
Common phrases
a single ding-dong sound
ding-dong, ding-dong
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the name of the famous Japanese manga character Doraemon, which was historically known as 叮噹 in Hong Kong before being officially renamed to 多啦A夢. Using this word to refer to the character is now considered dated.
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