鏞 (yōng) - Yong — refers to a large bell used & a large, suspended bell.

鏞Tone 1

yōng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

鏞 · yōng

Yong — refers to a large bell used in ancient Chinese rituals and ceremonies;

a large, suspended bell.

Yong — refers to a large bell useda large, suspended bell.

Usage highlights

Large bellTemple bellRitual bellBronze bellBell soundBell casting

Synonyms

  • 钟— bell (more general term)
  • 大钟— large bell

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The temple bell (庙鏞) rang at dawn.
  • Ancient Chinese ritual bells (礼鏞) were precisely tuned.
  • The bronze bell (铜鏞) was cast during the Zhou dynasty.
  • The sound of the great bell (大鏞之声) echoed through the valley.

Collocations

  • Large bell(大鏞)
  • Temple bell(庙鏞)
  • Ritual bell(礼鏞)
  • Bronze bell(铜鏞)
  • Bell sound(鏞声)
  • Bell casting(铸鏞)

Idioms

  • The sound of the bell and drum(鏞鼓之声)
  • Bell and chime stone(鏞磬)
  • As solemn as a great bell(如鏞之肃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in important state ceremonies and temple rituals in ancient China.
  • Associated with Confucian rites and imperial court music.
  • Represents solemnity, tradition, and cultural heritage.

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