钟 (zhōng) - Bell & clock

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zhōng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 钅

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钟 · zhōng

Bell;

clock;

timepiece;

hour;

also used as a surname;

to concentrate or focus.

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Usage highlights

BellClockAlarm clockConcentrate affectionAncient bellTemple bell

Synonyms

  • 铃— Small bell or chime
  • 钟表— Timepiece, clock

Antonyms

  • 鼓— Drum (complementary instrument)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bell rings (钟响).
  • Look at the clock (看钟).
  • It's time for class (上课钟).
  • He focuses his affection (钟情).

Collocations

  • Bell(钟)
  • Clock(钟表)
  • Alarm clock(闹钟)
  • Concentrate affection(钟情)
  • Ancient bell(古钟)
  • Temple bell(寺钟)

Idioms

  • Old bell rings again(老钟重鸣)
  • One bell, one meaning(一钟一义)
  • Bell and drum together(钟鼓齐鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used as timekeeping instruments in temples and palaces.
  • In Chinese culture, bells symbolize order, time, and solemn occasions.
  • The character is also commonly used as a surname in China.

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