In contemporary English, "ting" has several meanings:
A small, clear ringing sound: Similar to the sound of a small bell or chime.
A feeling or sensation: Often used to describe a slight or subtle feeling, such as a "tingle" or a "buzz."
Specifically, in Buddhist practice: The clear and resonant sound of a bell or drum, used for meditation or to call attention to a moment.
In Chinese culture: A musical note or a specific key in a musical scale.
Origin
The word "ting" entered the English language from Old English in the 9th century. It is related to the words "thing" and "think." The Chinese word "tīng" was adopted into English around the 19th century to refer to a specific musical note or scale.
Examples
"I heard a faint ting as the bell chimed."
"I felt a strange ting in my leg."
"The ting of the triangle signaled the start of the meditation session."
"The musician played the note 'ting' on the dizi flute."
