Ching /CHING/
Ching (Thai: ฉิ่ง, pronounced CHING) is a Muay Thai culture term. Small thick brass finger cymbals that keep time in the sarama ensemble. It is also written Ching cymbals. Related terms: Sarama. It is one of 50 culture terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Chingฉิ่ง
- Small thick brass finger cymbals that keep time in the sarama ensemble.
| Term | Ching |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ฉิ่ง |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | CHING |
| Also written | Ching cymbals |
| Category | Culture |
Sources: muaythaicitizen.com ↗
Questions about Ching
What does Ching mean in Muay Thai?
Small thick brass finger cymbals that keep time in the sarama ensemble.
How do you pronounce Ching?
Ching is pronounced roughly CHING. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Ching written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ฉิ่ง.
What are other spellings of Ching?
It is also written Ching cymbals. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Ching?
Related terms: Sarama.
Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.