鑍 (yīng) - Ying — an ancient term referring to a & also used in historical contexts for certain vessels

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yīng ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

鑍 · yīng

Ying — an ancient term referring to a type of bell or chime;

also used in historical contexts for certain vessels or implements.

Ying — an ancient term referring to aalso used in historical contexts for certain vessels

Usage highlights

Bronze yingAncient yingCeremonial yingYing bellYing vessel

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bell was called a ying (鑍).
  • Archaeologists found a bronze ying (青铜鑍) at the site.
  • The ying was used in ceremonial music (礼乐用鑍).

Collocations

  • Bronze ying(青铜鑍)
  • Ancient ying(古鑍)
  • Ceremonial ying(礼鑍)
  • Ying bell(鑍钟)
  • Ying vessel(鑍器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鑍 appears in ancient texts describing bronze ritual objects.
  • It is associated with ceremonial music and aristocratic culture of early Chinese dynasties.
  • As a rare character, it reflects the specialized vocabulary of classical metallurgy and musicology.

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