簴 (jù) - A stand or rack for hanging musical instruments,

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jù ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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簴 · jù

A stand or rack for hanging musical instruments, especially bells and chimes in ancient Chinese ritual music.

A stand or rack for hanging musical instruments,

Usage highlights

Bell standChime rackMusical instrument standRitual music rackBronze standCarved rack

Synonyms

  • 架— rack, stand, frame
  • 座— stand, base, pedestal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bell stand (钟簴) was ornately carved.
  • Ritual music required proper instrument racks (乐器簴).
  • The museum displayed a bronze chime rack (编磬簴).

Collocations

  • Bell stand(钟簴)
  • Chime rack(磬簴)
  • Musical instrument stand(乐器簴)
  • Ritual music rack(礼乐簴)
  • Bronze stand(铜簴)
  • Carved rack(雕簴)

Idioms

  • Bells and chimes on their stands(钟磬在簴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese ritual music ceremonies during Zhou and Han dynasties.
  • Associated with formal court music and Confucian ritual practices.
  • Represents the sophisticated musical culture of ancient Chinese aristocracy.

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