鍈 (yīng) - Ying — refers to the tinkling sound of & an ancient term for a small bell.

鍈Tone 1

yīng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

鍈 · yīng

Ying — refers to the tinkling sound of metal or jade;

an ancient term for a small bell.

Ying — refers to the tinkling sound ofan ancient term for a small bell.

Usage highlights

Tinkling soundSmall bellClear ringingJade tinklingMetal ringing

Synonyms

  • 铛— clanging sound of metals
  • 玲— tinkling of jade
  • 铮— clanging, metallic sound

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade ornaments made a tinkling sound (鍈鍈声).
  • Ancient ceremonial bells (鍈铃) were used in rituals.
  • The metal pieces produced a clear ringing (鍈然).

Collocations

  • Tinkling sound(鍈鍈)
  • Small bell(鍈铃)
  • Clear ringing(鍈然)
  • Jade tinkling(玉鍈)
  • Metal ringing(金鍈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the clear, pleasant sound produced by metal or jade objects striking each other.
  • Used in ancient texts to refer to small bells, particularly in ceremonial or decorative contexts.
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing the sounds of ornaments, wind chimes, or ritual objects.

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