gong
noun /ɡɒŋ/
/ɡɔːŋ/
- a round piece of metal that hangs in a frame and makes a loud deep sound when it is hit with a stick. Gongs are used as musical instruments or to give signals, for example that a meal is ready.
锣 - to bang/beat/sound a gong
敲锣/打鼓/敲锣 - the breakfast/dinner gong
早餐/晚餐铃声
- to bang/beat/sound a gong
- (British English, informal) an award or medal given to somebody for the work they have done
奖章;勋章
词源early 17th cent.: from Malay gong, gung, of imitative origin.