銿 (zhōng) - Bell handle & the part of a bell used for suspension

銿Tone 1

zhōng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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銿 · zhōng

Bell handle;

the part of a bell used for suspension;

an ancient bell.

Bell handlethe part of a bell used for suspensionan ancient bell.

Usage highlights

Bell handleAncient bellBronze bell suspension
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bronze bell has an ornate handle (銿).
  • Archaeologists found a bell with a broken suspension part (銿).
  • Ancient Chinese bells had specific components including the 銿.

Collocations

  • Bell handle(钟銿)
  • Ancient bell(古銿)
  • Bronze bell suspension(青铜銿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts describing bronze bell construction.
  • Related to Chinese ritual music and ceremonial instruments.

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