No. 886 in Vietnamese
gong
The Vietnamese word "gong" (cồng) refers to a traditional musical percussion instrument, commonly a flat, circular metal disc that produces sound when struck.
In a sentence
Tôi nghe thấy âm thanh của chiếc cồng vang lên từ xa.
I heard the sound of the gong resonating from afar.
In this sentence, 'cồng' represents a types of musical instrument, specifically a gong, commonly used in Vietnamese traditional culture.
Họ đã sử dụng chiếc cồng để báo hiệu buổi lễ bắt đầu.
They used the gong to signal the start of the ceremony.
Here, 'cồng' represents its role as a signaling instrument during ceremonial events.
Cồng là một nhạc cụ truyền thống độc đáo của Việt Nam.
The gong is a unique traditional musical instrument of Vietnam.
In this context, 'cồng' is used generically to define the gong as a traditional instrument, reflecting its cultural significance.
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