锣 (luó): gong

Measure Word

一面锣 miàn

Meanings

1 gong

Characters

锣

luó

gong

Examples

舞狮的时候要敲锣打鼓。

Wǔshī de shíhou yào qiāo luó dǎ gǔ.

When performing the lion dance, you beat gongs and drums.

他敲了一下锣，比赛就开始了。

Tā qiāo le yī xià luó, bǐsài jiù kāishǐ le.

He struck the gong and the competition began.

Tips

culture

锣鼓 (luógǔ, gongs and drums) are essential instruments in Chinese festivals, opera, and lion/dragon dances. The phrase 敲锣打鼓 means to celebrate with great fanfare.

Stroke Order

锣 luó

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