gong

gong — noun

1. a large, flat, circular metal plate that hangs from a support and makes a deep,

1.名詞B1
釋義

a large, flat, circular metal plate that hangs from a support and makes a deep, ringing sound when hit with a padded mallet, used both for playing music and for giving signals such as announcing the start or end of an event

例句

Rin struck the gong once with a soft mallet to start the meditation class.

signal: struck to begin an event

The head chef rang the dinner gong, and the guests came to the table.

collocation: ring the gong

同義詞
  • tam-tam

    a type of large, unpitched gong used in Western orchestras; not a general synonym for all gongs

  • bell

    a hollow metal object that rings when struck; gongs are flat discs, while bells are cup-shaped and produce a different timbre

文法句型

gong + verb (sounds/rings/strikes)

strike/beat/sound + a gong

用法筆記

Gongs are common in East and Southeast Asian traditional music, meditation settings, and orchestras. The verb most often used with a gong as object is 'strike' (for deliberate single hits), 'beat' (for repeated hits), or 'sound' (for general use).

常見錯誤

❌She hit the gong with a wooden hammer.
✅She struck the gong with a padded mallet.
💡gongs are typically played with a padded mallet or soft-headed stick, not a hard hammer.

2. in Britain, an informal term for an honour or medal awarded to a person for nota

2.名詞C1
釋義

in Britain, an informal term for an honour or medal awarded to a person for notable public service or for achievement in the performing arts, such as theatre, film, or music

例句

The actor received a gong at the national awards ceremony for his leading role.

collocation: receive a gong

Several nurses were given a gong for their work during the health crisis.

passive: given a gong for [work]

同義詞
  • medal

    the standard term for a flat piece of metal given as an honour; 'gong' is the informal, colloquial version

  • decoration

    more formal term for an official honour awarded for service, often military

  • honour

    broad term covering titles, awards, and medals; 'gong' is a specific informal subtype

文法句型

receive + a gong

get + a gong

give + someone + a gong

用法筆記

Frequently used in British newspaper headlines and casual conversation about awards (e.g. 'Oscar gongs', 'New Year Honours gongs'). Avoid in formal writing about honours. Distinguish from sense 1 (PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT) — context makes the meaning clear: award-related language (ceremony, honour, Queen, medal) signals sense 2.

常見錯誤

❌He won a gong at the Olympic Games.
✅He won a gong at the BAFTA awards.
💡'gong' for awards is used for honours and performing arts prizes, not sports competitions.