铿锵有力

鏗鏘有力

kēngqiāng-yǒulì

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

HSK 5

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.

HSK 5

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 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