gong
/ɡɒŋ/noun
उच्चारण गॉंग
घड़ियाल, गोंग (बड़ा धातु का घंटा)
Core word
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[C]
a round piece of metal that hangs in a frame and makes a loud deep sound when it is hit with a stick, used as a musical instrument or to give a signal
घड़ियाल, गोंग (बड़ा धातु का घंटा)
- The gong sounded to announce the start of dinner.
- the beat of a temple gong
- A gong was struck at the end of every class period.
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- The sound of the gong echoed through the monastery.
- The chef rang a gong to call the guests to dinner.
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[C] British, informal
an award or a medal given to somebody for the work they have done
(बोलचाल) पदक, सम्मान
- The scientist finally received the gong she deserved.
- He retired with a gong from the government for forty years of service.
- The actor was proud to receive a gong at the film awards.
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- The teacher got a gong for her service to education.
- After many years in the army, he was given a gong.
Synonyms medal award decoration honour
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
gong (countable noun, instrument)
A gong is a round metal disc hung in a frame and struck with a hammer to make a deep sound.
Gong धातु की गोल थाली है जिसे फ्रेम में लटकाकर हथौड़े से बजाया जाता है और जिससे गहरी ध्वनि निकलती है।
- A gong sounded to start the ceremony.
- The temple gong rang at dawn.
gong (British informal: medal / honour)
In British English gong is an informal word for a medal or award.
ब्रिटिश अंग्रेज़ी में gong पदक या पुरस्कार के लिए अनौपचारिक शब्द है।
- He got a gong in the New Year honours list.
- She collected a gong for her service.
strike / sound / ring a gong
Verbs for the sound: strike, beat, sound, ring.
ध्वनि के लिए क्रियाएँ: strike, beat, sound, ring।
- The monk struck the gong three times.
- A gong rang for lunch.
gong as a verb (rare)
As a verb gong is rare; it is used in British police talk to mean 'to stop a car'.
क्रिया के रूप में gong दुर्लभ है; ब्रिटिश पुलिस की बोली में इसका अर्थ गाड़ी रोकना है।
- The policeman gonged the driver for speeding.
gong: gong show / gong bath
A gong bath is a relaxing session where gongs are played; a gong show is a loud, chaotic event.
Gong bath आराम देने वाला सत्र है जिसमें gong बजाए जाते हैं; gong show शोरगुल वाला अव्यवस्थित आयोजन होता है।
- She joined a gong bath for stress relief.
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verb + gong
strikebeatsoundringhit
- He struck the gong with a padded hammer.
adjective + gong
brassloudtempledeepbronze
- A deep gong echoed through the hall.
gong + noun
soundplayerstandbathceremony
- The gong stand was carved from wood.
gong + preposition
gong for lunchgong at dawngong of the temple
- The school gong at noon called the children to lunch.
gong + use
call to prayerstart a meetingend a roundsignal dinner
- A gong signals dinner at the hostel.
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- Radhika's school rings a brass gong at the start of every period.
राधिका के स्कूल में हर पीरियड की शुरुआत पर पीतल का gong बजाया जाता है।
- The deep sound of the gong filled the temple courtyard.
gong की गहरी ध्वनि मंदिर के आँगन में गूँज उठी।
- At the last second, the gong signalled the end of the quiz round.
अंतिम क्षण में gong ने प्रश्नोत्तरी के चरण के अंत का संकेत दिया।
- The retired doctor proudly displayed the gong he received for service.
सेवानिवृत्त डॉक्टर ने सेवा के लिए मिला gong गर्व से दिखाया।
- The boxing referee struck the gong, and the round ended.
मुक्केबाज़ी के रेफरी ने gong बजाया और राउंड समाप्त हो गया।
- The gong at the village school can be heard across the whole playground.
गाँव के स्कूल का gong पूरे खेल के मैदान में सुनाई देता है।
- Radhika learned to play a small bronze gong in her music class.
राधिका ने संगीत की कक्षा में छोटा काँसे का gong बजाना सीखा।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The gong was ringed at noon.
✓ The gong was rung at noon.
The past participle of ring is rung.
Ring का past participle rung है।
✗ The watchman struck the gong with a hammer, and everyone were awake.
✓ The watchman struck the gong with a hammer, and everyone was awake.
'Everyone' takes a singular verb.
'Everyone' के साथ singular क्रिया आती है।