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. 鑼 to bang/beat/sound a gong 敲鑼/打鼓/敲鑼 the breakfast/dinner gong 早餐/晚餐鈴聲
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an award or medal given to somebody for the work they have done 獎章；勳章
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from Malay gong, gung, of imitative origin.