鈸 (bó) - Cymbals — a percussion instrument consisting of two

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bó ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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鈸 · bó

Cymbals — a percussion instrument consisting of two round brass or bronze plates that are struck together to produce a loud, ringing sound.

Cymbals — a percussion instrument consisting of two

Usage highlights

Small cymbalsLarge cymbalsCymbal soundBronze cymbalsCymbal playerFinger cymbals

Synonyms

  • 鐃鈸— Large cymbals used in Buddhist ceremonies
  • 銅鈸— Bronze cymbals

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The percussionist played the cymbals (鈸) during the climax.
  • Chinese opera uses various types of cymbals (鈸).
  • Tibetan Buddhist rituals often include cymbal (鈸) music.
  • The sound of cymbals (鈸聲) marked the beginning of the ceremony.

Collocations

  • Small cymbals(小鈸)
  • Large cymbals(大鈸)
  • Cymbal sound(鈸聲)
  • Bronze cymbals(銅鈸)
  • Cymbal player(鈸手)
  • Finger cymbals(指鈸)

Idioms

  • Like striking cymbals and beating drums(敲鈸打鼓)
  • Cymbals and drums together(鈸鼓齊鳴)
  • Golden cymbals and jade flutes(金鈸玉簫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in Chinese opera, temple ceremonies, and folk music ensembles.
  • Often made of brass or bronze, with a central dome for holding.
  • Symbolic in Buddhist and Taoist rituals to mark important moments.
  • Different sizes produce varying tones for musical expression.

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