king1 ling1 kong1 long1傾鈴哐啷倾铃哐啷
Jyutpingking1 ling1 kong1 long1
Yalekīng līng kōng lōng
Definition
Onomatopoeia representing a clattering, rattling, or crashing sound.
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How it's used
This onomatopoeic expression specifically captures the metallic, chaotic clatter of hard objects like pots, pans, or keys hitting each other. It is most effective when describing a sudden, noisy mess rather than a single impact. Native speakers often use it to vividly paint a picture of someone being clumsy or a kitchen in disarray.
Examples
There's a clattering sound coming from the kitchen, did you drop something?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe soft or dull thuds, as it specifically implies the ringing or clashing of metal or hard materials. It is strictly for auditory descriptions and cannot be used to describe the state of being messy itself.
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