to make a loud deep ringing sound like that of metal being hit, or to cause something to make this sound

He woke up to hear the sound of bells clanging in the distance. 他醒来时听到远处铃儿叮当作响。

[ + obj + adj ] She clanged the metal gate shut behind her. 她哐啷一声把身后的大铁门关上了。