() - An ancient Chinese musical instrument similar to a & a stand or frame for hanging bells.

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jù | 21 strokes | radical:

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An ancient Chinese musical instrument similar to a bell or chime;

a stand or frame for hanging bells.

An ancient Chinese musical instrument similar to aa stand or frame for hanging bells.

Usage highlights

Bronze bellBell standRitual bellAncient bellSet of bells

Synonyms

  • bell (more general term)
  • ancient bronze bell

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient court music featured bronze bells called 鐻 (jù).
  • Archaeologists discovered a complete set of ritual 鐻 (jù) bells.
  • The bell stand was ornately decorated (装饰华丽的鐻架).

Collocations

  • Bronze bell(铜鐻)
  • Bell stand(鐻架)
  • Ritual bell(礼鐻)
  • Ancient bell(古鐻)
  • Set of bells(编鐻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鐻 were important ritual musical instruments in ancient Chinese court ceremonies.
  • These bronze bells were part of elaborate musical ensembles during Zhou dynasty rituals.
  • The craftsmanship of 鐻 represents advanced bronze metallurgy in ancient China.

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