How do you say jingubang?

The Chinese word "Jingubang" (金箍棒) is pronounced as:

• Jīngūbàng (Pinyin: /jeeng-goo-bahng/)

Here’s how to break it down:

1. Jīn (金) – This means "gold" or "metal," and it’s pronounced /jeeng/, with a rising tone (like asking a question in English).
2. Gū (箍) – This means "hoop" or "brace," pronounced /goo/, with a high, level tone.
3. Bàng (棒) – This means "staff" or "club," pronounced /bahng/, with a falling tone (like you're making a statement in English).

So, "Jīngūbàng" roughly sounds like "Jeeng-goo-bahng" with the correct tonal pronunciation.

If you want to sound more like Sun Wukong himself, just imagine commanding the staff to grow or shrink and give it a powerful call!