铮铮

zhēngzhēng

铮铮 — zhēngzhēng

1. resonant; clangorous — making a clear, ringing metallic sound; often used in compounds like 铮铮有声

   铜锣被敲得铮铮有声。 tóngluó bèi qiāo dé zhēngzhēngyǒushēng — The brass gong was struck and rang with a clear, resonant sound.

2. firm; resolute; upright — describing someone's character as unyielding, honorable and strong

   他为国为民，铮铮铁骨，令人敬佩。 tā wèiguówèimín zhēngzhēngtiěgǔ lìngrén jìngpèi — He served the country and its people with iron resolve; his upright character commands respect.