鋐 (hóng) - Hong — refers to a large, powerful bell & also used metaphorically to describe something grand, magnificent,

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hóng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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鋐 · hóng

Hong — refers to a large, powerful bell;

also used metaphorically to describe something grand, magnificent, or resounding.

Hong — refers to a large, powerful bellalso used metaphorically to describe something grand, magnificent,

Usage highlights

Resounding bellPowerful voiceGrand and magnificentDeep resonanceBronze bellTemple bell

Synonyms

  • 钟— bell (general term)
  • 洪— vast, grand (similar in sound and meaning)
  • 宏— great, magnificent

Antonyms

  • 微— tiny, minute
  • 细— fine, slender
  • 弱— weak, feeble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The temple bell resounded deeply (钟鋐).
  • His voice was powerful and resonant (声音鋐亮).
  • The ancient bell had a grand presence (古钟鋐大).

Collocations

  • Resounding bell(钟鋐)
  • Powerful voice(鋐声)
  • Grand and magnificent(鋐大)
  • Deep resonance(鋐响)
  • Bronze bell(铜鋐)
  • Temple bell(寺鋐)

Idioms

  • The bell resounds through the hall(钟鸣鋐响)
  • Grand and magnificent appearance(鋐大壮观)
  • Deep and powerful sound(声如洪鋐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to large bronze bells used in ancient Chinese rituals and temples.
  • Associated with solemnity, grandeur, and ceremonial importance in traditional contexts.
  • Metaphorically extended to describe anything with impressive scale or resonant quality.

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