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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
噹dāngappropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bellszg, 16 strokes, radical 口
dāng(dang1)dang T1
  1. 1appropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bells
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March 24, 2026

噹dāng(dang1)

The character 噹 (dāng) primarily conveys the meanings of appropriateness or timeliness and can also refer to serving in a role or acting in a capacity. Additionally, it represents the sound of bells, linking it to auditory experiences in various contexts, such as celebrations or announcements.

Strokes16Radical口
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, the sound of bells (噹) is often associated with important events, such as weddings and festivals, symbolizing auspiciousness and celebration.

Memory tip

Imagine a bell ringing 'dāng' at the perfect moment, signaling that it's time to act. The character 噹 has the sound of a bell and looks like a person ('亻') serving ('当') at the right time.

Meanings of 噹

dāng(dang1)
1appropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bells
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About 噹

噹Simplified
16Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 噹 with similar-sounding characters. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, often in phrases relating to timely actions or events. Pay attention to the tones when pronouncing, as it can affect clarity.

HSK Study Tips

Though 噹 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other words related to time and action. Students should focus on its usage in phrases and contexts that emphasize timing.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 噹 with the character 当 (dāng), which has a different meaning. For example, saying '我噹这个角色' instead of '我当这个角色' (I serve this role) is incorrect.

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Etymology of 噹

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 田 represents the meaning and 尚 represents the sound. The contribution of the 田 (field) component to the meaning is unclear. The simplified character 当 was adapted from the cursive form of the traditional character 當.

Memory hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
+
Phonetic (sound)當
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Origin

噹 = 口 + 當. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 噹

IDS Structure⿰口當
噹Full character
=
口kou3
left
當dang1
right
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Parts

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How to say appropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bells in Chinese

“appropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bells” in Chinese is噹dāng

The character 噹 (dāng) primarily conveys the meanings of appropriateness or timeliness and can also refer to serving in a role or acting in a capacity. Additionally, it represents the sound of bells, linking it to auditory experiences in various contexts, such as celebrations or announcements.

When to use 噹

Common mistakes include confusing 噹 with similar-sounding characters. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, often in phrases relating to timely actions or events. Pay attention to the tones when pronouncing, as it can affect clarity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 噹 with the character 当 (dāng), which has a different meaning. For example, saying '我噹这个角色' instead of '我当这个角色' (I serve this role) is incorrect.

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Word Family of 噹

Words containing this character20
当dāngto be當
当然dāngránonly natural當然
当时dāngshíthen當時
相当xiāngdāngequivalent to相當
当地dāngdìlocal當地
应当yīngdāngshould應當
当年dāngniánthen當年
当前dāngqiáncurrent當前
当天dàngtiānon that day當天
当中dāngzhōngamong當中
当初dāngchūat that time當初
适当shìdàngsuitable適當
当作dàngzuòto treat as當作
当事人dāngshìrénparty (to an affair)當事人
当成dàngchéngto consider as當成
当日dāngrìthat very day當日
当场dāngchǎngat the scene當場
当局authorities當局
正当zhèngdànghonest正當
当晚dàngwǎnon that evening當晚
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Frequently asked questions about 噹

It can be used to describe timely actions or to refer to the sound of bells during events.

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