鑮 (bó) - A large ancient bell & a type of large bronze bell used in

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鑮 · bó

A large ancient bell;

a type of large bronze bell used in ancient Chinese rituals and music.

A large ancient bella type of large bronze bell used in

Usage highlights

Ancient bellRitual bellBronze bellBell soundLarge bellZhou dynasty bell

Synonyms

  • 钟— bell (general term)
  • 铎— large bell with a clapper

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The temple housed a massive bronze bell (古鑮).
  • Archaeologists discovered a ritual bell (礼鑮) from the Zhou dynasty.
  • The ancient music ensemble included various bells (钟鑮).

Collocations

  • Ancient bell(古鑮)
  • Ritual bell(礼鑮)
  • Bronze bell(铜鑮)
  • Bell sound(鑮声)
  • Large bell(大鑮)
  • Zhou dynasty bell(周鑮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese ritual ceremonies and court music during the Zhou dynasty and earlier periods.
  • Represents an important category of Chinese bronze ritual vessels alongside bells like 钟 and 铎.
  • Reflects the sophisticated metallurgy and musical culture of ancient China.

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