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gong

/ɡɔŋ/ noun C2
  1. A kind of cultivation energy, more powerful than qi. (uncountable)
  2. An advanced practice that cultivates such energy. (uncountable)
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As Rikki-tikki went up the path, he heard his “attention” notes like a tiny dinner gong, and then the steady “Ding-dong-tock!
The Jungle Book, p. 84 · B2
Bertuccio!” cried he, striking a light hammer with a pliant handle on a small gong.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 455 · C1
Ali,” cried he, striking at the same time on the brazen gong.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 467 · C1
As the hand of the clock pointed to five the count struck thrice upon his gong.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 471 · C1

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