鸣金收军 míngjīnshōujūn to order a retreat Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 鸣金 鳴金 míngjīn to beat a gong To strike a gong or other metal instrument, used in ancient times as a signal for troops to retreat or move收 shōu verb to collect to collect; to gather together; to charge a fee军 軍 jūn noun military (bound form) armed forces; troops; military; soldier