鈡 (zhōng) - Bell — an ancient Chinese bell, typically bronze, & also refers to timekeeping devices like clocks.

鈡Tone 1

zhōng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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鈡 · zhōng

Bell — an ancient Chinese bell, typically bronze, used in rituals and ceremonies;

also refers to timekeeping devices like clocks.

Bell — an ancient Chinese bell, typically bronze,also refers to timekeeping devices like clocks.

Usage highlights

Ancient bellBell towerBronze bellTemple bellAlarm clockBell sound

Synonyms

  • 钟— Simplified form of 鈡
  • 鈴— Small bell, handbell

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient temple bell (古鈡) rang at dawn.
  • He collects antique clocks (古鈡).
  • The bell tower (鈡楼) stands in the city center.
  • This is a valuable bronze bell (青铜鈡).

Collocations

  • Ancient bell(古鈡)
  • Bell tower(鈡楼)
  • Bronze bell(青铜鈡)
  • Temple bell(寺鈡)
  • Alarm clock(闹鈡)
  • Bell sound(鈡声)

Idioms

  • Morning bell and evening drum(晨鈡暮鼓)
  • The bell rings and the vessel responds(鈡鸣鼎食)
  • Bell ringing in an empty valley(空谷鈡声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient Chinese bells were important ritual objects in temples and palaces.
  • Bells symbolized authority and were used to mark time and important occasions.
  • The character appears in many historical texts describing ceremonial practices.

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