- to tap(bound form) to knock gently; to tap or scrape
- 玉 nounjadeprecious stone that is hard, translucent, and lustrous, including both nephrite and jadeite; used for jewelry and carving
- 敲 verbto knockto hit, strike, or tap; to beat a drum; to rap on a door or surface
- [ancient instrument](bound form) ancient metal percussion instruments, such as gongs or bells; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments (八音 )