鐊 (yáng) - Ancient Chinese bell & a type of ancient bronze bell used in

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yáng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鐊 · yáng

Ancient Chinese bell;

a type of ancient bronze bell used in rituals and ceremonies.

Ancient Chinese bella type of ancient bronze bell used in

Usage highlights

Ancient bellBronze bellRitual bellBell soundCourt bell

Synonyms

  • 钟— bell (more general term)
  • 鈴— small bell

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bell (鐊) was used in court ceremonies.
  • Archaeologists unearthed a bronze ritual bell (鐊).
  • The sound of the bell (鐊声) marked the beginning of the ceremony.

Collocations

  • Ancient bell(古鐊)
  • Bronze bell(铜鐊)
  • Ritual bell(礼鐊)
  • Bell sound(鐊声)
  • Court bell(宫鐊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鐊 was a type of bronze bell used in ancient Chinese rituals and court ceremonies.
  • Such bells were important in Zhou dynasty ceremonial music and state functions.
  • The character reflects ancient Chinese metallurgy and musical instrument craftsmanship.

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