jiá​yù​qiāo​jīn

clinking of jade and metal

  1. to tap
    (bound form) to knock gently; to tap or scrape
  2. noun
    jade
    precious stone that is hard, translucent, and lustrous, including both nephrite and jadeite; used for jewelry and carving
  3. to knock
    to hit, strike, or tap; to beat a drum; to rap on a door or surface
  4. [ancient instrument]
    (bound form) ancient metal percussion instruments, such as gongs or bells; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments (八音 bā​yīn)