铿锵有力

鏗鏘有力

kēngqiāngyǒulì

idiom #51,411

Meanings

1 ringing and forceful (of speech or writing)
2 resonant and powerful
3 sonorous and firm

Characters

clang; ringing sound

strength; force

Examples

他的发言铿锵有力，赢得了全场掌声。

Tā de fāyán kēngqiāngyǒulì, yíngdé le quánchǎng zhǎngshēng.

His remarks were ringing and forceful, winning applause from the whole room.

这首诗读起来铿锵有力。

Zhè shǒu shī dú qǐlái kēngqiāngyǒulì.

This poem reads with sonorous power.

Tips

usage

铿锵 (kēngqiāng) is an onomatopoeia for ringing metal sounds — bells, chimes. The idiom applies that sonic quality to speech, verse, or writing: clear, rhythmic, hitting hard.

Stroke Order

铿 kēng

锵 qiāng

有 yǒu

力 lì