saang1琤

Jyutpingsaang1

Yalesāang

Definition

The tinkling sound of gems or the sound of the qin instrument.

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How it's used

This character is primarily onomatopoeic, used to describe the crisp, metallic, or jade-like tinkling sounds of instruments or jewelry. It is rarely used in modern daily speech and is mostly found in literary descriptions or classical music contexts. When used, it is almost always doubled as 琤琤 to emphasize the repetitive, rhythmic nature of the sound.

Examples

kam4琴sing1聲saang1琤saang1琤，teng1聽lok6落hou2好syu1舒fuk6服。

The sound of the qin is tinkling, it sounds very comfortable.

nei5你teng1聽dou3到go2嗰zan6陣saang1琤saang1琤sing1聲mei6未aa4呀？

Have you heard that tinkling sound yet?

Common phrases

saang1琤saang1琤sing1聲

tinkling sound

kam4琴sing1聲saang1琤saang1琤

the qin sounds tinkling

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it is strictly an onomatopoeic descriptor. Do not attempt to use it to describe loud or harsh noises, as it specifically conveys a delicate, pleasant, or resonant quality.